Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Kforce's client, a growing organization located in the Saint Louis, MO area is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. This hybrid strategic role will partner closely with senior executives to evaluate business opportunities, improve financial performance, and support short- and long-term organizational objectives. The client offers salary and benefits, a relaxed working environment, and business professional attire. Key Responsibilities:

• Align financial objectives with business strategies and operational priorities
• Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario modeling
• Provide senior leadership with financial analysis and decision-support tools
• Evaluate the financial implications, risks, and potential returns associated with strategic decisions
• Analyze historical and projected business, financial, and operational performance
• Identify key trends, performance drivers, business risks, and opportunities
• Develop executive-level dashboards incorporating financial and operational metrics
• Establish processes for monitoring revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and investigate unexpected variances
• Support financial planning and return-on-investment analysis for company-wide marketing activities
• Incorporate relevant market and competitive data into financial planning and analysis
• Monitor strategic partners, competitors, and broader industry dynamics
• Compare internal forecasts with external expectations and identify potential discrepancies
• Prepare presentations and financial materials for executive leadership and board meetings
• Lead ongoing improvements to financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis and provide additional support to executive leadership as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of working experience
• At least seven years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, consulting, strategy, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and cross-functional business leaders
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment