FP&A Director

Location: On‑site, approximately 30–45 minutes south of Austin, Texas
Compensation: $175,000–$225,000 base salary + bonus
Schedule: 100% in‑office

About the Opportunity

A fast‑growing, private‑equity–backed manufacturing company located just south of Austin is transforming its finance function and is searching for an impact‑driven FP&A Director to help lead that evolution. The company has recently completed a significant capital raise, is experiencing rapid scale, and is investing heavily in building modern systems, processes, and performance analytics.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑visibility, strategically critical role reporting directly to the CFO. You’ll operate as a true business partner, a builder of financial infrastructure, and a driver of accountability across the organization. If you’re energized by growth environments, excited by systems‑forward FP&A, and motivated by shaping the future of a finance organization from the ground up — this role offers immediate influence and long‑term leadership potential.

What You’ll Lead

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, long‑range planning, and scenario modeling.

• Design and implement system‑driven reporting and analytics, reducing reliance on spreadsheets.

• Deliver executive‑level performance packages with insights, variance analysis, and actionable recommendations.

• Build dashboards and tools that improve visibility into costs, operations, headcount, and production drivers.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Serve as the CFO’s strategic partner — offering independent perspective, data‑driven judgment, and constructive challenge.

• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, and business leaders to identify pain points and improve performance.

• “Tell the story through the numbers” by translating complex operational and financial data into clear, compelling narratives.

Systems, Data, & Analytics Modernization

• Champion the transition from manual Excel‑heavy workflows to modern ERP and analytics platforms (SAP strongly preferred).

• Build a scalable analytics foundation, including KPIs, dashboards, and automated reporting tools.

• Shape the long‑term financial systems architecture in partnership with IT and operations.

Strategic Initiatives & Value Creation

• Support pricing, capital allocation decisions, investment modeling, and scenario planning.

• Contribute to PE reporting, board deliverables, and investor‑related activities.

• Strengthen financial discipline and operational alignment across the organization.

What You Bring

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including prior FP&A leadership.

  • FP&A is the most critical experience area.

• Broader corporate finance, strategic finance, or similar leadership roles are highly valued.

• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred — especially cost structures and operational metrics.

• Experience in PE‑backed companies, capital markets, or IPO readiness is a plus.

• Big 4 or large national accounting firm experience is a plus.

Technical Strength

• Systems‑forward mindset — you prefer pulling, modeling, and analyzing data from enterprise tools over manual spreadsheets.

• SAP experience (SAP S/4, SAP Analytics Cloud) is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical, modeling, and financial storytelling capabilities.

Leadership & Style

• Energetic, direct communicator with strong business acumen.

• Independent thinker who takes initiative and sets priorities proactively.

• Thrives in high‑growth, evolving environments without rigid structure.

• Performance‑driven, intellectually curious, and comfortable influencing senior leaders.

Why This Role Is Exceptional

• Massive impact on shaping the future of the finance function.

• CFO visibility and partnership in every strategic decision.

• Transformational ownership — modernizing systems, analytics, and operational rigor.

• Succession potential — meaningful long‑term leadership runway.

• Opportunity to build — a true “architect” role for a finance leader who wants to leave a lasting imprint.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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