FP&A Director, Global

FP&A Director, Global

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote flexibility based on candidate profile)
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

 

The Role

Industrial Scientific is seeking a high-impact Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead global FP&A across a complex, multi-regional organization. This role sits at the center of strategic decision-making, providing critical financial insights that shape the company’s long-term growth trajectory.

As a key business partner to the executive leadership team, you will drive global planning, performance management, and capital allocation, while building a high-performing FP&A organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy at scale, working closely with leaders across commercial, operations, and product functions worldwide.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Planning

• Lead the global 3–5 year strategic planning process, developing driver-based financial models aligned with growth strategy and market expansion.
• Own the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring rigor, accuracy, and alignment across all regions and business units.
• Establish and enhance a global performance reporting framework, delivering clear insights on variances, key drivers, and actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
• Proactively identify and quantify financial risks and opportunities, with direct ownership of the Americas region and oversight of FP&A best practices in EMEA and APAC.

2. Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, regional leaders, and functional leaders, translating financial data into strategic business insights.
• Partner with Commercial and R&D teams to evaluate ROI for key initiatives, including: 
  • Multi-year lease and commercial agreements
  • New market entry and expansion
  • Service center operating models
  • New product development
• Lead the design and governance of sales incentive programs, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives.
• Drive daily and weekly operational finance reviews, monitoring orders, revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

3. Capital Allocation & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with Accounting to strengthen cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Provide financial leadership on capital allocation, including capex planning and investment prioritization.
• Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation, and post-acquisition integration, with a focus on synergy realization and risk mitigation.

4. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and develop a global FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical excellence, and continuous development.
• Provide coaching and mentorship across regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) to elevate global finance capabilities and standardization.
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and tools, leveraging platforms such as Oracle, OneStream, Salesforce, and Power BI to enhance data accuracy and decision support.

 

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 10+ years in FP&A, Corporate finance or Finance Business Partnership
  • 5+ years in a global leadership role managing multi-regional teams
  • Experience in complex, fast-paced industries (e.g., manufacturing, technology, or software/services) preferred
• Global Business Acumen:
  • Strong understanding of international markets, operational drivers, and financial performance levers
  • Experience navigating currency exposure and cross-border business environments
• Analytical & Strategic Capability:
  • Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
  • Proven ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven analysis
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Track record of building and developing high-performing global teams
  • Strong executive presence, with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert in Excel-based financial modeling
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
  • Exposure to consolidation tools (OneStream, Hyperion, HFM) and BI platforms (Power BI, Salesforce)
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of adaptability, resilience, and ownership