Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of FP&ALocation: Phoenix, AZCompensation: $165,000 - $215,000 base salary + performance incentives + full benefits

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About the RoleWe are partnering with a rapidly growing, operationally complex construction services organization seeking a strategic Director of FP&A to serve as a key financial leader within one of its core business divisions.
This organization operates in highly project-driven environments where financial visibility, execution discipline, and operational decision-making are tightly interconnected. The business is scaling quickly, creating an opportunity for a finance leader who can bring structure, insight, and forward-looking analysis to support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth initiatives.
This is not a traditional reporting-focused FP&A role. This leader will sit at the intersection of finance and operations, partnering directly with executive leadership, project teams, and divisional stakeholders to drive forecasting accuracy, margin visibility, cash flow planning, and business performance. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the boardroom and in operational reviews, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business decisions.
What You'll DoStrategic Finance LeadershipServe as a strategic financial partner to divisional executive leadership, providing insight and analysis that drives stronger operational and commercial decision-makingPartner closely with finance, operations, and project leadership to align financial strategy with execution prioritiesTranslate financial trends, risks, and performance indicators into actionable recommendations for leadership teamsAct as a key advisor on financial performance, growth initiatives, and operational improvement opportunitiesForecasting, Budgeting & Financial PlanningOwn all forward-looking financial planning activities including monthly forecasting, quarterly outlooks, annual budgeting, and long-range planningLead weekly and monthly business performance reviews, presenting detailed analysis to senior leadership teamsValidate key forecasting inputs including labor trends, backlog assumptions, project commitments, change orders, and billings activityDevelop scenario models and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making and risk mitigationBuild and maintain divisional cash flow forecasts and forward-looking liquidity visibilityProject & Performance AnalyticsLead detailed margin analysis, variance reporting, and performance trend analysis across active projects and operational portfoliosPartner with project controls and operations leaders to validate budget performance and cost-to-complete assumptionsAnalyze labor productivity, procurement timing, revenue recognition impacts, and cost performanceSupport pricing strategy and bid review efforts through margin analysis and execution risk evaluationEvaluate change order impacts and their implications on profitability and forecast accuracyDeliver project-level financial insights including MTD, JTD, and forward-looking gross profit analysisReporting & Operational VisibilityEnsure dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics provide timely, accurate insight for business leadersDrive reporting enhancements and process improvements in partnership with finance and technology teamsMonitor key business performance indicators including labor trends, billings completion, profitability movement, and cash generationBuild scalable reporting frameworks that improve visibility and accountability across the divisionCompensation & Incentive SupportPartner with internal stakeholders to support bonus and incentive compensation calculations tied to business performanceValidate financial metrics used in performance-based compensation structuresAd Hoc Analysis & Strategic SupportLead financial and operational ad hoc analysis supporting executive leadership decision-makingBuild financial models to support scenario planning, business cases, risk assessment, and operational optimizationSupport strategic initiatives including growth planning, investment analysis, and integration activities as needed
What We Are Looking For10+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or operational finance leadership experienceStrong accounting fluency with the ability to connect financial performance to operational executionCPA strongly preferredExperience in construction, industrial services, infrastructure, EPC, manufacturing, or other project-based operational environments strongly preferredProven success improving forecasting accuracy, financial visibility, and business performanceAdvanced financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilitiesStrong executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership teamsExperience operating in dynamic, fast-growth environments where complexity and pace are highAbility to simplify complex financial concepts into actionable business insights
EducationBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field requiredMBA preferredCPA strongly preferred
Why This Role Stands OutHighly visible finance leadership role with direct access to executive decision-makersOpportunity to influence both strategic planning and day-to-day operational executionExposure to a fast-scaling, project-driven business with meaningful complexity and growth potentialStrong runway for long-term advancement within a high-impact finance organization
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