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Ankura · 8 hours ago

Director, FP&A / Modeling & Analytics - Office of the CFO

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$85K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. They are seeking a Director in Financial Planning & Analysis who will empower CFOs by providing customized solutions that enhance business performance and operational efficiency. The role involves assessing finance organizations, establishing business partnerships through strategic planning, and leveraging data analytics for decision-making.

AdviceConsultingManagement ConsultingService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assess a finance organization’s vision and strategy, operating model, organization design, processes and technology; design and implement execution plans

Establish business partnership through strategic long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling all enabled by technology

Design management reporting packages with focus on key performance indicators to facilitate management and achievement of financial goals

Leverage analytics and visualization tools to influence decision-making and predict business outcomes with data-driven insights (Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, etc.)

Drive working capital improvements and greater transparency into cash flow reporting and forecasting

Support Day One readiness and execution of a transaction or liquidity event and manage any transition service agreements or business integrations

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisFinancial ModelingData AnalyticsClient-facing ConsultingCPAData Visualization ToolsFinancial ERP SystemsProject ManagementGritPerseveranceMicrosoft Product SuiteCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-solving SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

5-8 years of total experience related to: Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private Equity with 2-3 years minimum experience in client-facing consulting roles (investment banking, financial advisory, or consulting)

Proficient in financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and/or data analytics

General knowledge of financial ERP systems, business intelligence technologies, and other finance performance management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday Financials), including EPM (e.g., Hyperion Planning, Anaplan, Planful, Adaptive Insights)

Strong intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex unstructured data rapidly and develop insights and recommendations

Strong project management skills

Excellent collaboration and communication skills: ability to work with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to define, influence, and drive change

Ability to lead and motivate junior team members, promote innovation and diversity of thought, and train, coach, and mentor others

Grit, passion, perseverance - ability to adapt to complex, dynamic situations and to deliver on commitments

Participate in business development, marketing, recruiting, and practice development activities

Expertise in Microsoft product suite

Willingness to travel 70-80% of the time

Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred

Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (finance, accounting, economics, corporate strategy, statistics, analytics)

CPA (or technical/ GAAP accounting expertise), FP&AC, PMP, Six Sigma or master's degree

Modeling experience: 3-Statement, Long Range Plan, 13-Week Cash Flow

Data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI)