Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

As a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis you will play a crucial role in forecasting and planning, measuring the success of strategic initiatives, driving analytical insights, and evaluating resource investments. Your work will ensure GHX makes sound financial and strategic decisions that drive sustainable business growth. You’ll get senior leadership exposure, focus real-time on the highest priority business issues, and be plugged into a very important facet of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Planning & R&D Finance:

Owns the enterprise annual planning process, including templates, timeline, and deliverables.

Work with the Functional Teams to develop and maintain comprehensive financial models and forecasts to support short-term and long-term business planning.

Owns R&D budgeting, forecasting, analytics, approvals, insights, and ad hoc support, working closely with the Functional Teams to align financial objectives with strategic goals and business realities.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

Provide regular variance analysis and insightful commentary on financial performance, highlighting key drivers and potential opportunities or risks.

Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial results.

Create and maintain KPIs, financial dashboards, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.

Leads hosting and AI usage modeling to support cost and capacity planning.

Analyze financial performance, key metrics, and trends to provide actionable insights to senior management.

Strategic Decision Support:

Work closely with Functional Teams on staffing models and resourcing levels, variable cost management and establishment of and progress towards quantitative targets.

Prepare business cases and provide guidance on investment decisions, resource allocations, new product introductions, and cross-functional initiatives.

Serve as a trusted advisor to Functional Leadership, offering financial expertise to guide resource allocation and investment decisions.

Process Improvement:

Drive initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of forecasting processes, leveraging technology and best practices.

Continuously assess and enhance financial planning and analysis processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline financial reporting and analysis.

Review existing processes to develop recommendations for ongoing improvement, working with Functional Leadership as necessary.

Leadership:

Manage, build, and develop a high-performing team.

Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members.

Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Proven experience (typically 8-10 years) in financial planning and analysis, ideally in a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in people management, with at least 2-3 years of experience leading and developing teams.

Experience leveraging AI tools to optimize processes and deliver insights efficiently.

Strong financial and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as ERP systems and financial planning software (OneStream preferred).

Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and provide strategic guidance to senior management.

Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

A proactive mindset to look for and identify improvement opportunities.

Willingness to travel bi-monthly (up to 25% travel annually).

The compensation for this role is: $143,000- $191,000 plus bonus

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the GHX’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base salary is one component of GHX’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance, accident and life insurance, 401k matching, paid-time off, and education reimbursement, to name a few. To view more details of our benefits, visit us here: https://www.ghx.com/about/careers/