Director, Corporate FP&A

Job Summary

We believe great work happens when flexibility and connection come together, and when we respect the whole person, not just the professional. That is why we operate under one flexible work model with a hybrid schedule of three in-office days per week, aligned to one of our three Greater Philadelphia area offices. Your Talent Acquisition partner will work closely with you to confirm the office location that best aligns with the role and your home location, ensuring you have the right balance of connection, collaboration, and flexibility to thrive.

We’re looking for afull-time, staff Director, Corporate FP&Ato join our Day & Zimmermann team. The Director, Corporate FP&A leads Day & Zimmermann’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, delivering accurate, insight-driven financial plans aligned with Strategic Growth objectives and operational priorities. The role partners with finance, corporate functions, and executive leadership to drive enterprise performance reporting, earnings and cash flow targets, G&A optimization, capital allocation, portfolio and M&A analysis, and balance sheet management. It also collaborates with Financial Systems and IT to strengthen FP&A capabilities, data integrity, and scalable decision-support tools across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team to execute enterprise-wide budgeting and quarterly forecasting across Business Groups and Corporate functions. Establish timelines, governance, and analytical standards to deliver accurate, insight-driven financial plans. Partner with finance and executive leadership to align forecasts with operational priorities, capital allocation, headcount, G&A, cost optimization, and strategic investments, while translating complex financial data into actionable insights that inform executive decision-making and drive enterprise performance. Drive continuous innovation and process improvements while leveraging technology to support operational excellence within the FP&A team. 25%
• Lead enterprise financial analysis and performance management to drive achievement of company targets. Oversee quarterly business reviews and enhance reporting through robust use of financial systems and analytics, translating results into concise executive insights on drivers, risks, and opportunities. Improve forecast accuracy through trend analysis and gap identification, and provide forward-looking scenario modeling to guide resource allocation, margin expansion, cost discipline, investment prioritization, and sustained earnings and cash flow performance while advancing FP&A best practices. 25%
• Partner with Financial Systems Team, IT, and business leadership to drive process re-engineering and implementation of enhanced planning, forecasting, and analytics capabilities aligned with FP&A and enterprise priorities. Serve as the Corporate Finance lead to translate business objectives into clear financial and functional requirements, facilitate scope and requirements definition for complex initiatives, and guide solution design and implementation to ensure systems effectively support planning, reporting, and long-term financial objectives. 25%
• Provide support to the Corporate Staff functions (G&A) planning process. Assist with headcount and expense planning for supported business groups. Partner cross-functionally to understand underlying business drivers and utilizes this knowledge to develop forecast models consistent with company goals. Build a network of internal resources and key stakeholders to aid in management of cross-functional teams. 15%
• Drive and own the optimization of business processes in conjunction with internal business partners. Gather, analyze, and document current practices, workflows, and business needs to identify efficiencies, alternatives, and gaps. Enforce best practices and implement policies and procedures for compliance to ensure company-wide consistent standards. Review changes or upgrades to existing systems designs. 10%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Strong strategic financial analysis background with in depth planning/forecasting experience, preferably experience in a dynamic, scenario driven forecast environment with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Exceptional collaboration and partnering skills at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence people to take appropriate action through excellent communication and strong management skills.
• Ability to consistently assess, isolate and prioritize critical issues while being able to interpret and convey variances within the business operations.
• Experience delivering management-level analyses and opinions/recommendations to senior executives.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting within an ERP Application, financial systems, financial planning and analysis principles.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Finance or related field required
• 10+ years Required
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or CPA preferred.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background screeningprocess.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $146,480.00 – $219,720.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Essential Functions

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions

Travel:

As required