AVP of Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Overview

The Senior Director or AVP of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead financial strategy, drive organizational impact, and help shape Akin’s future. This role will oversee organizational budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting while leading and developing a high-performing Finance team.

What You Will Do

The position will involve driving financial strategy & organizational sustainability, leading financial planning, budgeting & forecasting, and maximizing Workday Adaptive Planning & financial technology. The role will also involve strengthening financial operations & stewardship, building, leading & developing a strong Finance team, and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership and the Board.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Akin is seeking an accomplished finance leader with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and demonstrated success leading financial planning and analysis in a complex organization. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, a proactive, can-do attitude, strong technical expertise, a collaborative leadership style, a commitment to developing others, and a passion for mission-driven work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or financial planning and analysis, including at least 5 years of people leadership
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive) is required
• Experience leading organizational budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting processes
• Experience partnering with senior and executive leadership on financial strategy, organizational planning, and data-informed decision-making
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving financial processes, internal controls, financial systems, and reporting practices
• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing teams, including direct performance management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, financial reporting, and long-term financial planning

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off

Tagged as: Financial Modeling