Global Director FP&A

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Global Finance team in Jessup, Maryland.

Reporting directly to the Global VP Head of Finance, this role is designed for a strategic navigator who will drive the financial direction of the organization.

The Director will lead all FP&A functions, championing the five-year strategy, annual financial planning, and quarterly forecasting processes.

As a key advisor, this leader will support board-level deliverables for the VP and President, perform high-impact analysis of financial results, and spearhead major initiatives to enhance financial reporting and analytics.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, and business partnering—especially within the manufacturing industry.

They possess a demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data, provide forward-looking insights, and synthesize actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

This position demands a proactive leader who fosters cross-functional collaboration, challenges assumptions, and translates numbers into strategic narratives that inform and inspire executive decision-making.

Responsibilities


* Lead Global Forecasting & Planning
Own and direct monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and planning cycles across regions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational realities.  Ensure accurate financial projections and deliver actionable guidance to the regions.


* Strategic & Long-Range Planning
Drive the development of multi-year strategic plans, integrating market trends, business priorities, and financial targets.


* Financial Reporting & Systems Management
Manage report creation and automation in SAP and Anaplan, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery of insights.


* Operations Package Support
Develop and maintain reporting materials to support executive-level monthly operations packages, including performance dashboards and variance analyses.


* Cash Flow & Liquidity Analysis
Conduct global cash flow modeling and analysis to optimize working capital and support treasury initiatives.


* Ad Hoc Reporting & Scenario-Based Analysis
Deliver high-impact financial analysis and modeling to support business decisions, investment evaluations, and risk assessments.  Lead the consolidation and presentation of forward-looking financials or other reports for the VP and Executive leadership; prepare and deliver strategic financial presentations that address key business issues, market trends, and critical initiatives.


* Performance Management
Analyze business performance across markets and functions, identifying drivers of growth, margin, and efficiency.  Review and provide actionable guidance to regions.


* Decision Support & Business Partnering
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing actionable i...