Director, Financial Planning & Analysis in Atlanta, Georgia at BrandSafway

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis is a key strategic leader responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and business insights to support corporate decision-making. This role oversees financial analysis, budgeting, and executive reporting, working closely with senior leadership to shape financial strategy and optimize business performance. The ideal candidate is an experienced finance leader with strong analytical skills, deep business acumen, and a proven track record of leading high-performing FP&A teams in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting:

o Lead the development of the companys annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

o Drive strategic financial modeling and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.

o Align financial planning processes with corporate goals, ensuring visibility and accountability across departments.

Executive Financial Analysis & Reporting:

o Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance analysis, including variance analysis, KPIs, and business insights.

o Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the CFO, executive team, and board of directors.

o Provide thought leadership on business performance trends, risks, and opportunities.

o Create and track KPIs regarding business performance, growth initiatives, economics, and acquisition cost.

o Manage monthly/quarterly/annual FP&A processes including forecasting, variance analysis, board/PE Sponsor/management reporting, and annual budgets.

o Analyzes/understands key business/financial information and communicates key results to applicable management.

o Manage cash flow forecasting, reporting, and analytics.

Business Partnering & Decision Support:

o Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing insights to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement & Financial Systems Optimization:

o Enhance FP&A processes by implementing automation, predictive analytics, and advanced financial tools.

o Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all financial reporting and planning activities.

Leadership & Team Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of financial excellence and continuous improvement.

Drive best practices in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning across the organization.

Build strong cross-functional relationships to enhance financial transparency and collaboration.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic financial leadership roles, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership position.

Technical Skills:

o Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis capabilities.

o Experience with financial planning software (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday).

o Strong understanding of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and automation solutions.

Prior Experience:

o Ownership of the budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.

o Preparation of material for the board of directors and investor/lender relations activities.

o Experience with cashflow forecasting models.

Soft Skills:

o Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

o Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.

o Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and drive strategic initiatives.

o Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed corporate environment.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.
About Us:

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice to all potential job candidates:

Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.