Senior Director, FP&A in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, FP&A based in the United States.

This is a senior finance leadership opportunity focused on strengthening consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across a multi-business-unit FP&A organization.
You will operate at the intersection of financial planning, process improvement, consolidation, and executive-level communication.
The role partners closely with finance leaders across multiple business units and Corporate FP&A to drive standardized, data-driven ways of working.
You will lead strategic and ad hoc initiatives, improve forecasting and reporting processes, and turn complex financial information into clear business narratives.
Your work will directly support materials for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, investors, and lenders.
Success requires strong influence and change-management skills, as you will drive adoption across teams without relying on formal authority.
This is a high-impact role for an experienced finance leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning ambiguity into scalable solutions.

• Lead cross-business-unit FP&A process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and inconsistencies and implementing standardized workflows, reporting structures, templates, and operating procedures.
• Facilitate recurring process-sharing and best-practice sessions across FP&A teams, translating findings into practical recommendations and driving adoption of improved processes.
• Enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to improve transparency, accuracy, timeliness, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Own or contribute to strategic and ad hoc projects involving financial modeling, systems evaluations, cross-functional analysis, and operational improvements.
• Lead complex initiatives involving business-unit finance teams, Corporate Accounting, and Corporate FP&A by establishing clear objectives, timelines, ownership, and accountability.
• Support and progressively assume ownership of monthly consolidation of business-unit financial results, forecasts, budgets, and variance commentary into enterprise-level reporting packages.
• Ensure consistency in financial definitions, terminology, templates, and performance metrics across business units, identifying and resolving discrepancies before executive reporting.
• Partner with the CFO and senior FP&A leadership to develop investor updates, quarterly business review materials, and other executive-facing financial communications.
• Support Board presentations by coordinating business-unit inputs, validating financial information, and ensuring materials are accurate, concise, and aligned with broader business messaging.
• Assist with lender reporting packages, covenant compliance materials, and ad hoc financial analyses related to financing requirements.
• Build trusted relationships across Corporate FP&A and multiple business-unit finance teams, influencing stakeholders and driving change without direct authority.
• Challenge existing practices, proactively identify gaps, and develop solutions that improve financial discipline, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality, compliance, separation-of-duties, and data-handling standards, including applicable healthcare privacy requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; an advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related discipline, ideally within a multi-business-unit and/or private-equity-backed organization.
• 8+ years of demonstrated management or leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to enterprise-wide process improvement and change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, pricing, and operational finance.
• Experience supporting Board, investor, and/or lender reporting is preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel capabilities, with experience using accounting and financial systems; Oracle and Hyperion SmartView experience is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to transform complex financial information into concise executive-level narratives.
• Demonstrated executive presence, including the ability to present to and influence senior decision-makers.
• Strong stakeholder-management and influencing skills, particularly when driving change across teams without formal authority.
• Self-directed and comfortable managing ambiguity, competing priorities, complex projects, and high-priority deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A continuous-improvement mindset, strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to challenge established processes constructively.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically as required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Base salary: $170,000–$210,000 USD, with actual compensation determined by experience, skills, qualifications, business needs, geographic location, and internal equity.
• Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives in addition to base compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Health insurance and other healthcare-related benefits.
• Life insurance and company-paid disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• 18+ days of paid time off, along with additional programs supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• An inclusive workplace focused on collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives.
• Some travel may be required as part of the role.