Sr Director of FP&A

Responsibilities

Own the Finance partnership across business departments, cultivating a strong working relationship and taking joint responsibility for financial performance

Lead monthly P&L reviews, recapping results, providing insights and explaining variances. Focus on the why behind the results rather than the what , that is likely evident in the numbers.

Lead the annual budget preparation process, collaborating with department heads to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets

Own forecasting process incorporating current business trends and planned strategies

Maintain an accurate rolling 13 week cash forecast model

Lead ad hoc analysis and decision support, with ability to determine appropriate methodology, execute analysis, and package business case for presentation to senior leadership

Proactively identify, develop and implement enhancements to existing reporting and KPIs to keep organization apprised of performance.

Scope will include both financial and operational metrics in order to drive efficiency and profitability.

Manage and develop a high-performing team of analysts, providing guidance, prioritization, and leadership that fosters a culture of excellence and accountability

Enhance communication and accountability between the various departments and executive management

Contribute to monthly board meeting material via analysis and identification of pertinent storylines

Qualifications

TRAITS

Reliable : Establishes and upholds our company culture and values. Believes in the company mission and the Hawx culture of excellence.

Shows up on time and gets the job done. Stays on top of tasks and manages time and responsibilities well.

People Person : Keeps things positive and energizes people. Adaptable and flexible while working with different personality styles.

Develops strong working relationships with team members from different departments.

Emotionally Intelligent, Strong Communicator : Effectively conveys ideas and information in a way that is suited to different audiences and personalities.

Actively listens to team members and incorporates feedback and insights gained from others.

Teacher : Be a teacher in all you do in regards to the financial aspects of the company. Teach, mentor and develop your team.

Teach branch managers / department leaders how operational decisions impact the company’s profitability.

SKILLS

Tech Literate : Proficient with commonly used documents and software (spreadsheets, presentations, etc.) and capable of learning new software in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with Google Workspace tools is a plus.

Problem-solver : Prioritizes understanding the problem over chasing new solutions. Pays close attention to the details and has a keen sense for what’s not working and how it can be improved.

Operational Efficiency : Understands operational processes and workflow optimization strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborates with different departments to align processes and ensure seamless coordination with all stakeholders.

Task Management : Utilizes task management software (Asana) to organize, track, prioritize, and complete routine tasks.

Organization and Time Management : Able to prioritize tasks while staying on top of multiple workflows in process and to achieve those tasks on time and on target.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred

Deep experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, trend analysis, and ad hoc analysis

Progressive career track record in some combination of Corporate Finance, Operations Finance and FP&A

Proven experience leading and developing teams within the finance function

Strong team player who will exemplify collaboration across functions

Presence to interact with and influence senior leadership

Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business outcomes and delivering actionable insights

Experience within an operations heavy business and / or a multi-site business model is desirable

Familiarity with Netsuite or Planful a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401K with company match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short and Long Term Disability