Director, Divisional Financial Planning & Analysis - Southwest

Description

Director, Divisional Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Finance                                              Division HQ Office, Gilbert, AZ  VP, Divisional CFO     The Director, Divisional FP&A is a key strategic and operational partner to the Divisional CFO and Division President, responsible for leading all forward‑looking financial planning and analysis for the division. This role drives real‑time margin visibility, forecasting accuracy, budgeting discipline, and actionable insights to support operational and commercial decision-making. This leader must bring strong accounting fluency (CPA preferred), sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate financial outcomes in a dynamic, project‑based, construction‑focused environment. Financial Leadership & Business Partnership Serve as a strategic business advisor to the Divisional CFO, Division leadership, and project teams, translating financial insights into operational actions. Maintain a strong connection with project managers, job teams, and Partner with Corporate FP&A on month‑end close, WIP updates, and enterprise financial review requests. Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Planning Own all forward‑looking financial activity for the division, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast and budget cycles. Lead weekly and monthly operating reviews (MOR) including presentation to Senior Leadership Teams – providing detailed finaincal insights including actuals vs forecast performance   Confirm accuracy of key inputs such as labor trends, open commitments, change orders, and billings completion to produce reliable financial projections. Model divisional cash flow performance, including cash generation trends and forward cash positioning implications. Project & Margin Performance Analytics Lead margin analysis, trend analysis, and variance analysis to identify drivers of performance and emerging risks. Partnering with Project Controls review monthly budget updates to confirm alignment with labor, materials, open commits, and other performance indicators. Conduct bid margin analysis and support the evaluation of pricing assumptions. Review change order logs and partner with project managers to assess financial impacts and risks. Deliver job-level financial analysis, including evaluation of JTD/MTD cost trends, upcoming major purchases, and their effect revenue and gross profit. Operational Reporting & Dashboards Ensure dashboards and reporting tools show accurate, timely information; manage enhancements and process improvements in partnership with Corporate FP&A and Technology. Track labor trends for top projects, including manpower shifts, productivity implications, and forecasting impacts. Monitor divisional billings completion to assess effects on monthly profitability and cash flow. Compensation & Incentive Support Partner with People Operations to calculate and administer job bonus payouts, ensuring alignment with approved plans and accurate financial inputs. Ad Hoc Analysis & Operational Support Lead operational and financial ad hoc analysis to support division leadership needs, including scenario modeling, risk analysis, and performance diagnostics. Key Qualifications Strong accounting working knowledge required; CPA strongly preferred . 8–12+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience in a project‑based, operationally intensive environment; construction industry experience preferred . Demonstrated ability to drive forecasting accuracy, influence operational leaders, and connect financial outcomes to field execution. Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in financial modeling and performance analytics. Proven ability to lead through complexity, operate with urgency, and deliver high‑quality insights in a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment.     Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required. MBA and CPA preferred.   Potential visits to outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes.  Travel requirements: TBD   Performance-based bonus plan Long-term Incentives