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The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and financial analysis activities for Valvoline Global Operations (VGO). Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role partners closely with executive leadership and functional leaders to provide actionable financial insights that drive performance, profitability, and disciplined decision-making. This position leads the development and execution of VGO’s annual operating plan, long-range financial planning processes, and monthly forecast cycles while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial targets. The Director plays a critical role in translating financial data into business intelligence, strengthening financial rigor across the organization, and building a high-performing FP&A team capable of supporting a dynamic and growth-oriented global business.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the company-wide annual budgeting process, long-range strategic planning (LRP), and rolling forecast cycles
Establish planning assumptions, financial targets, and modeling frameworks aligned with corporate objectives
Provide consolidated financial outlooks, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership
Ensure alignment between business unit plans and overall enterprise financial commitments
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting packages for executive leadership
Deliver clear, concise financial narratives that translate results into actionable insights
Present key performance drivers, variances, and forward-looking risk assessments to senior leadership
Support materials and analysis for Board and external stakeholder reporting as needed
Serve as a trusted advisor to functional and operational leaders, providing financial guidance to inform strategic initiatives
Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis for capital investments, pricing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, and growth opportunities
Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial reporting and forecasting
Drive data-driven decision-making through robust analytics and performance tracking
Develop and enhance KPIs and performance dashboards that measure operational and financial effectiveness
Establish consistent forecasting discipline and standardization across functions
Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards
Lead, coach, and develop a team of FP&A professionals (minimum of 3 direct reports)
Build a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
Assess team capabilities and implement talent development and succession planning strategies
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and analytical depth
Oversee financial planning systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy
Partner with IT and Finance to enhance financial systems capabilities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives within FP&A processes, including automation and standardization efforts
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with significant experience in FP&A and financial leadership roles
Demonstrated experience leading financial planning processes in a complex, multi-entity, or global organization
Experience managing and developing professional finance teams
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
Advanced proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership
Strong executive presence and communication skills, including presentation of complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
High level of business acumen, integrity, and sound judgment
Nice to have:
MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced certification preferred
What we offer:
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match