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We have been engaged to identify and place a Director of FP&A for a rapidly growing fire & life safety platform serving commercial and industrial customers across fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems. The business is executing an aggressive acquisition and operational transformation strategy, building an industry-leading platform backed by best-in-class technology, disciplined processes, and strong leadership.

The Position: Director of FP&A

The Director of FP&A, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, will play a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and supporting its rapid growth through data-driven decision making. This individual will lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning across a multi-entity, acquisition driven platform. The role will serve as a critical business partner to the executive team, providing actionable insights and forward-looking analysis that inform key operational and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of the company’s annual operating plan, forecasts, and long-range strategic plan, partnering with business leaders across functions.
Deliver monthly financial performance analyses, including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and business reviews with clear insights and recommendations.
Develop scalable FP&A processes, models, and reporting tools to support a growing, multi-site organization.
Develop management reporting packages and executive dashboards that clearly communicate business performance, key trends, and actionable insights.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team by providing analysis and perspective on business performance, investment priorities, and resource allocation.
Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support scenario planning, M&A evaluation, and capital deployment decisions.
Partner with Operations and Accounting to ensure accuracy and alignment of financial data, enabling consistent performance tracking and decision support
Support acquisition diligence by analyzing target company financials, assessing key performance drivers, and modeling post-acquisition performance.
Lead post-acquisition integration from a financial planning standpoint, ensuring consistency in reporting, KPIs, and performance tracking across entities.
Establish and track performance metrics that drive accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.
Hire, develop, and manage a high performing FP&A team capable of supporting the company’s growth trajectory.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance, with exposure to both corporate and operational roles.
Experience in a private equity backed, multi entity, or acquisition driven environment preferred.
Proven ability to build and scale FP&A infrastructure and systems in a growing organization.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience partnering with business leaders to drive financial and operational performance.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.
Experience in leading or supporting M&A financial diligence and integration.
Forward looking mindset with a focus on metrics, continuous improvement, and scalability.
Ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

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