Director Fp&a

Atlanta | Lead corporate FP&A, driving forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. Partner with executives to accelerate growth, improve performance, optimize investments, champion analytics and process improvement, and turn data into business results **Job Purpose:** Our Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will lead a team responsible for providing comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and a keen understanding of financial planning processes. **Job Responsibilities:** ● Oversee the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. ● Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management. ● Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights. ● Support the strategic planning process by providing financial input and modeling. ● Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making. ● Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business performance and efficiency. ● Manage, develop, and improve key financial processes, including forecasting, budget planning, performance reporting, long-range planning, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasting. ● Lead the corporate planning function, partnering with leadership team, channel/department heads and FP&A business teams to develop short-term forecasts, long-term strategic plans, annual budgets and financial reporting. ● Be an analytical thinker with the ability to identify strategic topics, synthesize complex ideas into clear frameworks, and use analysis to drive strategic priorities. ● Advise business leadership of opportunities and risks impacting business performance. ● Synchronize operating and financial strategy. **Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:** ● Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth objectives and long-term goals. ● Provide comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and scenario planning to inform business decisions. ● Collaborate with department heads and senior management to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights. ● Assess financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. ● Continuously improve financial planning processes and systems. ● Drive the financial aspects of strategic projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and investments. ● Design and implement advanced financial models and analytical tools. ● Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulations. ● Partner with business units to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. ● Champion the use of technology and data analytics to improve financial planning processes. ● MBA preferred. **Work Experience:** ● 5-10 years of related job experience. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. ● Ability to work quickly and efficiently. ● Basic experience of simple office/operational systems. ● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. ● Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges. ● Experienced in strategic management and leadership across company functions directing substantial resources over long time frames. ● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives. ● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. ● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful). ● Strong planning and organization skills are required. **Education:** ● Master's Degree Preferred ● Bachelor's Degree ● Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Corporate **What We Offer** * Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. * Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. * Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. * Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits. **About Veritiv** Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit [www.veritiv.com](http://www.veritiv.com/) and connect with the Company on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/veritiv/).