Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Shaw Development, LLCSeeking a Seasoned FP&A Leader to Drive Financial Strategy, Growth & Enterprise Value! Director of FP&A | Hybrid – Miami or Tampa, FL Join a dynamic, private equity-backed manufacturing organization and partner with executive leadership to accelerate growth, maximize profitability, optimize cash flow, and drive enterprise value. Think Strategically. Lead Financially. Create Value. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties will be assigned in a progressive manner: Strategic Manufacturing Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and growth opportunities. Analyze business performance and identify risks, opportunities, and value-creation initiatives. Provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership based on financial and operational data. Private Equity & Investor Reporting: Primary owner of the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for private equity sponsors, board members, and lenders. Support board presentations with financial analyses, KPI reporting, and business insights. Monitor compliance with debt covenants and financing agreements. Assist with M&A activities as required. High level of expertise in Excel modeling and Board of Directors quality PowerPoint presentations is required. Financial Manufacturing Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across business units. Drive variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods. Identify profitability improvement opportunities and operational efficiencies. Partner with department leaders to ensure accountability for financial performance. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses. Evaluate working capital performance and implement initiatives to improve cash conversion. Support capital allocation decisions and return-on-investment analyses. Business Partnership & Operational Support: Serve as a strategic financial advisor to executive leadership and department heads. Collaborate with operations, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve financial outcomes. Translate complex financial information into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders. Financial Modeling & Decision Support: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for scenario planning and sensitivity analysis. Evaluate pricing strategies, customer profitability, capital expenditures, and business expansion opportunities. Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships. Governance & Internal Controls: Ensure integrity, consistency, and accuracy of financial reporting and forecasts. Support audit activities and compliance requirements. Maintain strong financial controls and data governance standards. Team Leadership & Process Improvement: Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A staff and analysts. Establish best practices for forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis. Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics capabilities. Drive automation and process efficiencies to enhance decision-making speed and accuracy. SUPERVISORY SKILLS : Direct supervision of FP&A team. CORE COMPETENCIES: As part of the selection process, candidates will complete a leadership assessment designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the responsibilities of this role. The assessment reflects leadership criteria established by the Executive Team. Strategic Skills: Business acumen Functional / technical skills Dealing with ambiguity Problem solving Operating Skills: Managing and measuring work Developing direct reports and others Total work systems Courage: Command skills Conflict management Hiring and staffing Energy and Drive: Action oriented Deliver results Perseverance Organizational Positioning Skills: Pre…