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Job Title: Director of FP&A
Location: Los Angeles, California Metro Area
Work Schedule: 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Remote
Compensation: $185,000 - $215,000 base salary plus performance-based bonus
About East 57th Street Partners
East 57th Street Partners is a premier management consulting firm specializing in executive search and strategic advisory services. We collaborate with high-growth companies to place financial leaders who drive business performance and strategic success.
Position Overview
Our client, a fast-growing company in the Los Angeles Metro Area , is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead the financial planning and analysis function. This role will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling while providing key insights to support executive decision-making. The Director of FP&A will play a critical role in shaping financial strategies and ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives. The position requires the candidate to work on-site 4 days a week .
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function , including managing the budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business performance analysis and strategic decision-making.
- Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to guide financial planning and business decisions.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and offer actionable insights to improve profitability and drive growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial objectives and operational goals .
- Manage the capital allocation process , including conducting scenario analysis and assessing ROI on key investments.
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews , presenting key financial insights to executive leadership.
- Support M&A activities , including financial due diligence, modeling, and integration planning.
- Continuously enhance FP&A processes and reporting systems to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Proven experience as a Director of FP&A or in a senior financial leadership role, ideally in a high-growth environment.
- Expertise in financial modeling , forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Strong track record of providing strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making.
- Experience with M&A activities , including financial due diligence and integration.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel .
- Strong leadership and communication skills , with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- Base salary ranging from $185,000 to $215,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Performance-based bonus tied to company financial performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan options.