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Director of Financial Planning – Analysis
Location
Alabama + 29 moreAll locations: Alabama | Arizona | California | Colorado | District of Columbia | Florida | Illinois | Louisiana | Maine | Nevada | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin
Posted
163 days ago
Salary
$190K - $210K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of Financial Planning – Analysis
Nava
• Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes, coordinating with Executive Leadership, program leaders, practice leaders, and department heads to ensure alignment with the firm's strategic objectives • Develop and manage comprehensive financial models for forecasting revenues, expenses, resource capacity, cash, investments, and profitability, particularly focusing on driver-based models relevant to professional services (e.g., headcount, contracts, projects, utilization, bill rates) • Provide insightful financial due diligence and analysis for potential strategic investments, capital expenditures, and major initiatives • Oversee the preparation of detailed, timely, and insightful monthly and periodic financial reports for the Leadership Team and Program Management • Monitor performance against the annual budget, forecasts and key operational metrics, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks • Analyze key professional services metrics, including utilization, unit economics, margins by program/project/client/practice area, and backlog, providing strategic recommendations for margin improvement and efficiency • Act as a trusted financial advisor to program and practice leaders, helping them manage their P&Ls, understand their cost drivers, and make data-driven decisions on pricing, staffing, and investments • Oversee the end-to-end monthly contract invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with client contracts, timely submission of invoices to clients, and close collaboration with Program and Operations • Work with the Accounting team to ensure billing practices align with GAAP regarding revenue recognition for fixed-fee, time-and-materials, and other types of contracts • Analyze invoicing trends, monitor the aging of receivables, and provide timely financial information to support collections efforts and minimize Days Sales Outstanding • Lead the company pricing function in partnership with Business Development, Delivery, and company leadership, ensuring competitive pricing approaches, reliable models, and flexible tools are in place to drive growth while maintaining strict adherence to firm-wide financial goals • Collaborate with Growth and Delivery Teams to ensure that resource estimates, price targets, and supporting models are grounded in operational reality and historical performance • Establish feedback loops and regular communication with Growth, Delivery, and other leaders are in place to provide data-driven insights that continuously improve pricing strategies and tools • Partner with the CFO, other C-level executives, and key leaders on firm-wide strategic and operational initiatives • Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement • Streamline and improve existing reporting and planning processes so all leaders can easily access the financial information they need to perform their roles, leveraging financial systems and business intelligence tools for efficiency and enhanced analytics
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience within a Professional Services firm (e.g., Consulting, IT Services, Legal, or Accounting firm)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for non-financial executives
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing an FP&A function
- Advanced proficiency in financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion), business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and contract-based ERPs (Unanet, Deltek, Netsuite)
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong computer skills and an ability to leverage technology in a contract administration context
- Excellent time management skills with keen attention to detail
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- High level of personal integrity, ethics, motivation, and ability to foster mutual respect and inclusion
- Capacity and resilience to develop, build, and grow strong working relationships at all levels of leadership, management, and external stakeholders and clients
- Ability to implement strategies and services in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment while maintaining alignment across organizational boundaries
Benefits
- Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
- Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
- Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
- Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
- Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
- Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
- Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
- Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
- Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
- 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
- Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
- Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
- Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
- Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
- Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
- Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
- Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
- Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care
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