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Job Title: Director of FP&A
Client: PE-Backed, High-Growth Company
Location: Houston, Texas Metro Area
Work Schedule: 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Remote
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus and equity opportunities
About East 57th Street Partners
East 57th Street Partners is a leading management consulting firm specializing in executive search and strategic advisory services. We collaborate with private equity-backed companies to place high-impact financial leaders who drive performance and operational excellence.
Position Overview
Our client, a rapidly growing PE-backed company in the Houston Metro Area, is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead and manage the financial planning and analysis function. The Director of FP&A will play a key role in driving financial performance by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, while providing strategic insights to support executive decision-making. This role is essential to aligning the company’s financial strategy with its growth objectives. The candidate is expected to be on-site 4 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
WE KNOW THE RIGHT PEOPLE. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE RIGHT PEOPLE KNOW US
Job Title: Director of FP&A
Client: PE-Backed, High-Growth Company
Location: Houston, Texas Metro Area
Work Schedule: 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Remote
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus and equity opportunities
About East 57th Street Partners
East 57th Street Partners is a leading management consulting firm specializing in executive search and strategic advisory services. We collaborate with private equity-backed companies to place high-impact financial leaders who drive performance and operational excellence.
Position Overview
Our client, a rapidly growing PE-backed company in the Houston Metro Area, is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead and manage the financial planning and analysis function. The Director of FP&A will play a key role in driving financial performance by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, while providing strategic insights to support executive decision-making. This role is essential to aligning the company’s financial strategy with its growth objectives. The candidate is expected to be on-site 4 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support decision-making, scenario analysis, and long-term planning.
- Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, shaping the company's financial direction.
- Analyze financial performance and identify key drivers of profitability and potential areas for cost optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational goals.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
- Support capital allocation decisions through scenario analysis, ROI assessments, and investment prioritization.
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, presenting key financial insights to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.
- Contribute to M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition financial modeling.
- Continuously enhance financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and optimize systems for efficiency.
- Proven experience as a Director of FP&A or senior financial leader, ideally within private equity-backed or high-growth environments.
- Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
- Strong experience providing strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making.
- Familiarity with M&A activities, including due diligence, financial analysis, and integration.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus linked to company growth and financial performance.
- Equity opportunities based on company performance and key milestones.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan options.
