Senior Director Financial Planning Analysis

Company Description RootCause Consulting is a professional services firm focused on helping organizations improve their financial performance and strategic decision-making. The team provides data-driven insights, financial analysis, and advisory services to clients across various industries. RootCause Consulting emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and measurable impact in every engagement. The firm values analytical rigor, clear communication, and practical solutions that support sustainable growth.
Role Description The Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is a full-time remote role responsible for leading FP&A activities across client engagements and internal operations. This position oversees the development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and insights. The role involves designing and maintaining financial models, analyzing variances, and providing strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders. Day-to-day tasks include managing analytics projects, reviewing financial statements, preparing presentations and dashboards, and guiding decision-making on revenue growth, cost optimization, and capital allocation. The Senior Director will also mentor and lead FP&A team members, establish best practices, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to support organizational goals.
Qualifications
Strong financial planning and finance skills, including experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling to evaluate scenarios, performance drivers, and strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability in financial reporting, including preparing, interpreting, and presenting management reports and dashboards.
Expert-level skills in Excel and familiarity with FP&A tools or BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Proven experience in a senior FP&A or finance leadership role, ideally within consulting, professional services, or a multi-entity organization.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management capabilities, with a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.
Comfort working in a remote environment, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Work arrangement
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