Reporting to the VP of Financial Operations, the Director Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A) will play a leadership role in the business planning, operational finance, and business analytics functions across the Enterprise. This high-impact role will collaborate closely with the Director of Financial Planning & Administrative Support, Data & Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI) teams and Enterprise leadership to deliver analytical insights and financial models to support strategic business decisions and optimize operations. This role will manage and develop a diverse group of finance professionals while providing a strong leadership presence across Finance and the Enterprise. The Director of FP&A brings strong quantitative skills, strategic thinking, sound business judgment, and a successful track record of leadership success. The Director will be skilled at communicating a compelling and inspirational vision of the future of FP&A, inspiring and motivating team members and employees and sharing the vision consistently and clearly to stakeholders.
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This is a hybrid position which requires this leader to live within driving distance to our Oakland, CA office.
Responsibilities:
- Build trust, credibility, and positive relationships with key business partners within the organization
- Work with business partners to understand trends and drivers, creating transparency into financial results and telling compelling stories that enable business decisions
- Partner with Financial Planning & Administrative Support, Data & Analytics and BI teams to design and improve finance reporting tools and solutions
- Drive financial discipline by designing, implementing and leading planning and forecasting cycles that drive alignment between investment dollars and the company's strategic objectives
- Partner with functional leaders, process owners and Technology to validate business cases by preparing financial analysis to aid in demonstrating and explaining costs, benefits/business outcomes, and return on investment (ROI) for strategic projects using a variety of reporting and presentation formats
- Develop and execute on FP&A's operational excellence and long-term strategy, anticipating business growth and complexity
- Bring strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in mentoring, developing and growing teams
- Partner with executive leadership to improve business performance by providing insightful reporting and analysis, identifying key issues, and driving accountability
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of related experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead creatively and innovatively, applying strategic thinking to solve complex challenges
- Highly detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills - fluency in leading, performing and developing rigorous financial, statistical, and broad data-driven quantitative analysis and models
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proven success in managing and leading teams through change and growth.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Outstanding presentation and communication skills
- Familiarity with ERP and corporate financial planning tools (Oracle, Hyperion, Crystal Ball)
- Self-starter with a strategic approach who is comfortable implementing and championing process where required
- Comfortable with rolling up your sleeves working on both strategy and subsequent execution
- Ability to synthesize details into a corporate-level strategic viewpoint
- A continuous improvement mindset, driving better results through streamlined processes and innovations
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 25. $140,700 - $305,000
Additional Information:
Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, fair chance and anti-discrimination ordinances. At Delta Dental, we maintain a strict stance on theft, fraud, and violent crimes. For positions involving driving, we enforce heightened standards regarding driving records. Each individual criminal background check is evaluated on its merits, taking into account the time elapsed since the conviction, evidence of personal development and rehabilitation, and any potential risk posed to our business operations, employees, customers, or vendors.
Important Work Authorization Information
Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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