Sr. Director / Head of FP&A

As the Senior Director / Head of FP&A at CookUnity, your primary responsibilities include leading the corporate financial planning processes, developing financial models, and providing actionable insights to aid executive decision-making. You'll oversee the creation and management of KPIs, ensure accurate reporting of business performance, and collaborate across departments to align resource planning with strategic goals.

Candidates for the Senior Director / Head of FP&A role at CookUnity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, and an MBA or CFA is preferred. Additionally, strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and the ability to communicate complex data effectively are crucial for success in this role.

The Senior Director / Head of FP&A at CookUnity plays a vital role in shaping the company's growth strategy by providing financial insights that influence key decisions. This includes conducting scenario analyses for market expansions, advising on pricing strategies, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial accountability across the organization.

A successful Senior Director / Head of FP&A at CookUnity should demonstrate strategic thinking, integrity, and ownership, alongside a high degree of analytical skills. The ability to simplify complex information and navigate through ambiguity is essential, as is the capability to mentor and engage a high-performing FP&A team.

The compensation for the Senior Director / Head of FP&A position at CookUnity ranges between $190,000 and $200,000 USD, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity, ensuring alignment with market data.

Discuss your experience with various financial modeling techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, scenario modeling, and Monte Carlo simulations. Emphasize how these techniques have helped inform business decisions and illustrate your strategic input in previous roles.

Explain your approach to prioritization, such as using frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix to distinguish between urgent and important tasks. Share examples of how you've managed competing priorities effectively, ensuring that your team stays focused on strategic goals.

Share a specific instance where your financial analysis led to significant business decisions, showcasing your ability to draw insights from complex data. Highlight the outcome and how it contributed to the company's financial health or strategic direction.

Discuss your strategies for simplifying complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives. Provide examples of past experiences where you effectively communicated financial performance to non-financial stakeholders, ensuring their understanding and alignment.

Detail the key performance indicators (KPIs) you prioritize, such as revenue growth, profitability margins, and customer acquisition costs. Explain how you use these metrics to assess business performance and inform strategic decisions.

Talk about your problem-solving approach, such as conducting a root cause analysis to identify underlying issues. Discuss your experience in developing action plans aimed at realigning financial performance with expectations.

Emphasize the importance of cross-functional collaboration in your role, sharing examples of how you've partnered with other departments to align financial planning with business objectives, resulting in successful outcomes.

Discuss your understanding of relevant regulations and your approach to ensuring compliance, such as implementing robust internal controls and conducting regular audits. Provide examples of how you’ve maintained compliance in previous roles.

Describe your approach to talent development, including providing mentorship, encouraging continuous learning, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Share success stories of team members you've guided to achieve their professional goals.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning through industry publications, networking with other financial professionals, and attending relevant seminars. Highlight how this knowledge has influenced your financial strategies in previous roles.