Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Title: Director of Financial Planning and AnalysisLocation: Austin, TX (Hybrid)Salary: $150,000 - $210,000Skills: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Enterprise SaaS Finance, Global Segment P&L Management, Commercial Pricing Architecture, Corporate Forecasting, Performance MetricsAbout the Opportunity: My client, one of the top-ranked global platform companies in the software and technology space, is looking to hire a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Operating as a well-established, global publicly traded enterprise, they possess the deep capital resources and infrastructure of a major public corporation, paired with a highly collaborative executive culture. This is a heavy, hands-on leadership and corporate strategy role where you aren't just managing back-office processing or standard accounting entries. You will fully own the financial narrative and forecasting architecture for a massive commercial business segment, making you a core driver of their market expansion. If you are a finance leader who wants a visible seat where your models actively shape enterprise growth and your insights are delivered directly to the executive tier, this position provides that exact scope.Responsibilities: Take full operational ownership of the complete income statement, variance analysis, and margin optimization for a core commercial business unitDeliver agile weekly financial overviews, risk-mitigation plans, and forward-looking performance commentary directly to senior executive stakeholdersAct as the dedicated strategic financial partner and primary advisor to division heads and corporate finance leadershipCollaborate directly with business development and sales executives to evaluate, design, and optimize complex commercial pricing structures and contract frameworksCoordinate with global finance teams to streamline the execution of annual operating budgets and rolling quarterly forecastsManage the tracking, verification, and performance analysis of variable incentive and commission frameworks for the commercial organizationLead, mentor, and elevate an existing team of high-performing corporate finance professionalsMust-Have Skills: 1. Extensive background in corporate finance with deep specialization in FP&A and direct ownership of a complex commercial business unit's P&L2. Proven experience navigating the regulatory rhythms, forecasting cycles, and matrixed reporting structures of a publicly traded technology or software organization3. Demonstrated leadership capability with a track record of actively managing, mentoring, and developing corporate finance personnelNice-to-Have Skills: 1. Master of Business Administration or an advanced quantitative degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field2. Prior experience designing financial models for multi-tiered commercial contracts, revenue-share frameworks, or variable sales structures3. Advanced proficiency with enterprise-grade financial planning platforms and global ERP architectures