Finance Director - Financial Planning & Analysis (JC876)

ilocatum invites a senior finance leader to guide enterprise financial strategy from an on site office in Pittsburgh, PA. This role oversees FP&A, accounting, controls, and governance, partnering with the executive team to shape strategy, drive growth, and optimize financial performance. It offers high visibility, the opportunity to build scalable processes, develop strong teams, and contribute to a culture grounded in accountability and collaboration.

Why this opportunity stands out

Step into a leadership role where your influence extends beyond the finance function. You will shape strategy, uplift performance, lead transformation, and make a lasting impact on an evolving organization pursuing ambitious growth. This is the chance to design scalable processes, mentor teams, and deliver measurable business outcomes in a fast moving environment.

About the role

This position goes beyond traditional finance tasks. You will influence enterprise wide decision making, help define long term growth strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. As a balance of strategist, operator, and coach, you will see the big picture while maintaining rigorous control over financial performance and business optimization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the C level to shape a financial strategy aligned with growth objectives
• Convert strategic goals into actionable roadmaps, forecasts, and long range plans
• Act as a principal strategic voice on investments, expansions, capital allocation, and performance optimization
• Provide clear, data driven insights to influence executive decision making
• Build and mentor a high performing finance organization focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and comprehensive financial planning across the organization
• Develop advanced financial models to support scenario planning, profitability analysis, and strategic decisions
• Establish meaningful performance metrics and KPIs to drive accountability and improved results
• Analyze budget to actual performance, identify trends, and recommend proactive course corrections
• Create executive level reporting packages that convey financial performance with clarity and impact
• Oversee accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and integrity
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, reporting packages, and regulatory filings
• Lead audit readiness and coordinate with internal and external auditors
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance practices
• Collaborate with external advisors on tax planning, reporting, and compliance initiatives
• Direct cash management, liquidity forecasting, and working capital optimization
• Oversee revenue recognition, billing workflows, and related policies
• Manage capital planning and oversight for strategic investments
• Identify opportunities for cost containment while preserving momentum
• Drive profitability through disciplined financial analysis and cross functional partnership
• Champion modern financial systems, reporting automation, and process improvements
• Leverage ERP and BI tools to strengthen visibility, accuracy, and decision support
• Build scalable reporting infrastructure enabling real time financial insight
• Lead upgrades to financial systems and transformation initiatives to position the organization for growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or corporate financial management
• Proven track record leading finance in complex, fast moving, multi site organizations
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross functionally with executive leadership, operations, legal, HR, and commercial teams
• MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial credentials