Director, Corporate FP&A

Position Summary

The Director of Corporate FP&A will be responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, as well as providing strategic insights through analysis of financial and operational data. This role partners with senior leadership and business unit leaders to support decision-making, evaluate business performance, and drive financial discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, corporate strategy, and process improvement, with proven experience in developing and implementing FP&A best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the company-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support short- and long-term planning, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting, analyzing variances and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with business unit leaders to deliver actionable insights, improve decision-making, and ensure accountability to financial targets.
• Prepare financial presentations, reports, and analysis for senior leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting tools, models, and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor financial and operational health.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in reporting.
• Support M&A analysis, investment evaluations, and other strategic projects as needed.
• Stay current on industry benchmarks, financial trends, and best practices to ensure FP&A capabilities remain competitive and aligned with company growth.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to FP&A team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and excellence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, project completion, and smooth departmental operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration required; MBA or CPA/CFA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in FP&A or corporate finance leadership roles.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or related industries preferred but not required.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior executives to influence strategy and outcomes.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems.
• Deep understanding of corporate finance principles, including capital allocation, ROI analysis, and performance measurement.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to build and motivate a high-performing FP&A team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing materials for executive and board-level presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires mobility within an office environment.
• Regularly required to talk and hear. Effectively communicate with others both written and orally, including using the telephone.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The employee may be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and bend.
• May be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night or weekend shifts, as needed.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.