Director, Corporate FP&A

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our dynamic finance team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the corporate budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes while partnering with senior leadership to provide actionable insights for business decision-making. This position requires a highly analytical mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure financial goals and strategic priorities are met. A key objective for this position is to help lead the implementation of a new forecasting tool for the FP&A team.

What you’ll do:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual budget, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans for the organization. Ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and operational priorities.

• Business Partnering: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and HR, to provide financial insights that drive business performance and enhance operational decision-making.

• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and present comprehensive financial reporting packages for senior management, including variance analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ad-hoc financial models.

• Forecasting: Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts and ensure they reflect the company’s evolving business needs, identifying risks and opportunities that may impact financial performance.

• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision support.

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial performance, trends, and risks to executive leadership and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency in financial matters.

• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior FP&A team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Systems: Lead the implementation of a new forecasting system (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, etc)

If you have some or all of the following, please apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA or CPA is a plus.

• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or related fields..

• Proven track record of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting in a corporate environment.

• Experience partnering with senior leadership to provide strategic financial insights and decision support.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets, etc.).

• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles (GAAP).

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Netsuite) and FP&A software tools (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, etc).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Leadership and mentoring skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Benefits: 

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. 

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member 

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Per year: 

  • All federal/statutory holidays observed

  • 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)

  • 5 Volunteer Days to give back

  • Learning and Development stipend

  • Company wide Summer & Winter breaks

• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

• 401(k) self contribution

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BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future.

The base salary range for this role is $198,000– $342,000

If you live in New York, the base salary range for this role is: 

$228,000 – $342,000: New York City

$198,000 – $296,000 : Nassau, Newburgh

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