Director of FP&A - Join Robert Half's Premier South Jersey Client

Robert Half is thrilled to partner with a stable, growth-oriented organization in Camden, New Jersey, to recruit an exceptional Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This pivotal leadership role offers the unique opportunity to build and own the FP&A function from the ground up, delivering strategic financial insights that drive business success. If you thrive in dynamic, SOX-compliant environments and have a passion for transforming financial processes, this position is your chance to make a lasting impact at a publicly traded leader in South Jersey.

About the Role

As the Director of FP&A, you will report directly to senior leadership and spearhead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. This hands-on leadership position involves collaborating cross-functionally to provide variance analysis, strategic insights, and financial guidance. You will manage the monthly budgeting process, prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reporting, and create complex financial models through rigorous process analysis. Forecasting revenues and expenditures while developing innovative process improvements will be at the core of your responsibilities. Ideal candidates bring experience designing planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes from scratch in high-stakes, publicly traded or SOX-compliant settings. Located in Camden, NJ, this full-time role offers a competitive salary around $170,000, reflecting the high level of expertise required.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will wear multiple hats, blending strategic vision with tactical execution to elevate the organization's financial performance:

• Lead and manage the annual budget and strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Deliver quantitative analysis of finances, including detailed variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Conduct thorough research of historical financial data to inform decision-making and risk assessment.
• Analyze business opportunities and investments, providing data-driven recommendations to maximize ROI.
• Drive efforts to enhance business unit profitability through targeted initiatives and performance monitoring.
• Create revenue-generating strategic initiatives that fuel sustainable growth.
• Develop a deep understanding of key financial drivers across the business, enabling proactive forecasting.
• Meet critical business deadlines while monitoring key performance indicators for profit and loss.
• Establish robust financial policies and oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Build sophisticated financial models, forecast revenues and expenditures, and champion process improvements for efficiency.

This role demands a highly collaborative leader who can translate complex data into actionable insights, fostering a culture of financial excellence.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, you should possess:

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with proven success building FP&A functions in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes from the ground up.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ERP systems like Oracle or SAP.
• Strong leadership skills to build and mentor high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication abilities to present strategic insights to C-suite executives.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience with revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, and process optimization.

Why Join Us?

Joining this stable South Jersey client through Robert Half means stepping into a rewarding career with a company committed to innovation and employee success. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to $170,000, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO. Our Camden, NJ location offers easy access to Philadelphia while providing a balanced lifestyle. Benefit from professional development, flexible arrangements, and a collaborative culture where your strategic contributions directly shape the company's future. Robert Half supports your growth with top-tier recruitment services, ensuring a seamless transition. Apply now to elevate your FP&A career in a SOX-compliant powerhouse. Keywords: FP&A Director jobs Camden NJ, Financial Planning Analysis careers South Jersey, SOX compliant finance roles, budgeting forecasting leadership positions.

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