Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Role Overview

The Director, FP&A leads Confluent’s corporate financial planning and analysis function, serving as a key financial partner to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Leadership Team.

What You Will Do

Owns the corporate FP&A calendar, including the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes, and is responsible for SG&A budgeting and centralized cost accounting across the organization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Delivers value-added analysis, meaningful financial and operational metrics, and clear executive-level communication that supports insightful business decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years experience in FP&A or Operational Finance leadership roles.
• 10+ years of people management experience.
• Strong accounting and systems skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Adaptive Planning, Epicor, Power BI, and Domo are prioritized.
• Demonstrated experience leading annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning in a multi-business environment.
• Experience with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Executive presence and interpersonal communication skills, with well-honed influencing skills.
• Effective written, oral, and executive presentation skills.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Proven ability to partner across multiple business functions and influence decisions without direct authority.
• Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous situations with minimal oversight, managing multiple work streams.

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