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Director, FP&A Systems and Transformation

Coursera
Location
United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Finance
Salary
$206,125 - $242,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience across FP&A, Finance Transformation, or Financial Systems in a high-growth, multi-segment technology company
  • Hands-on architectural and administrative knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) or comparable platforms
  • Proven success leading end-to-end platform consolidations and full-lifecycle system implementations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and upskill technical team members through organizational change
  • Working knowledge of modern data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), SQL, data warehousing, or automation tools
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field (MBA/CPA preferred)
What the job really is

The Director of FP&A Systems and Transformation will lead the strategic roadmap and digital transformation of the FP&A function across various divisions of the company. This role involves bridging technical automation with business strategy, managing a dual-system landscape, and mentoring a small team while driving a cultural shift towards automation in financial processes. The position requires collaboration with decentralized FP&A teams to optimize workflows and implement system migrations effectively.

Benefits
  • Competitive, zone-based pay aligned to location, experience, and role level
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Bonus and RSU equity programs
  • Global perks designed to help you grow and thrive
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • The role involves managing a dual-system landscape, which may indicate complexity in the transition process
  • The position requires a strong focus on cultural change, which may present challenges during implementation
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