FP&A Director

Company: LHH US
Location: Manchaca
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description FP&A Director Location: On-site, approximately 30-45 minutes south of Austin, Texas Compensation: $175,000-$225,000 base salary bonus Schedule: 100% in-office About the Opportunity A fast-growing, private-equity-backed manufacturing company located just south of Austin is transforming its finance function and is searching for an impact-driven FP&A Director to help lead that evolution. The company has recently completed a significant capital raise, is experiencing rapid scale, and is investing heavily in building modern systems, processes, and performance analytics. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility, strategically critical role reporting directly to the CFO. You'll operate as a true business partner, a builder of financial infrastructure, and a driver of accountability across the organization. If you're energized by growth environments, excited by systems-forward FP&A, and motivated by shaping the future of a finance organization from the ground up - this role offers immediate influence and long-term leadership potential. What You'll Lead Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Lead forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and scenario modeling. Design and implement system-driven reporting and analytics, reducing reliance on spreadsheets. Deliver executive-level performance packages with insights, variance analysis, and actionable recommendations. Build dashboards and tools that improve visibility into costs, operations, headcount, and production drivers. Business Partnership & Decision Support Serve as the CFO's strategic partner - offering independent perspective, data-driven judgment, and constructive challenge. Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, and business leaders to identify pain points and improve performance. Tell the story through the numbers by translating complex operational and financial data into clear, compelling narratives. Systems, Data, & Analytics Modernization Champion the transition from manual Excel-heavy workflows to modern ERP and analytics platforms (SAP strongly preferred). Build a scalable analytics foundation, including KPIs, dashboards, and automated reporting tools. Shape the long-term financial systems architecture in partnership with IT and operations. Strategic Initiatives & Value Creation Support pricing, capital allocation decisions, investment modeling, and scenario planning. Contribute to PE reporting, board deliverables, and investor-related activities. Strengthen financial discipline and operational alignment across the organization. What You Bring Experience 10 years of progressive FP&A experience, including prior FP&A leadership. FP&A is the most critical experience area. Broader corporate finance, strategic finance, or similar leadership roles are highly valued. Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred - especially cost structures and operational metrics. Experience in PE-backed companies , capital markets, or IPO readiness is a plus. Big 4 or large national accounting firm experience is a plus. Technical Strength Systems-forward mindset - you prefer pulling, modeling, and analyzing data from enterprise tools over manual spreadsheets. SAP experience (SAP S/4, SAP Analytics Cloud) is highly desirable. Strong analytical, modeling, and financial storytelling capabilities. Leadership & Style Energetic, direct communicator with strong business acumen. Independent thinker who takes initiative and sets priorities proactively. Thrives in high-growth, evolving environments without rigid structure. Performance-driven, intellectually curious, and comfortable influencing senior leaders. Why This Role Is Exceptional Massive impact on shaping the future of the finance function. CFO visibility and partnership in every strategic decision. Transformational ownership - modernizing systems, analytics, and operational rigor. Succession potential - meaningful long-term leadership runway. Opportunity to build - a true architect role for a finance leader who wants to leave a lasting imprint. Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $225,000.00 per year Search managed by: Mason Willrich Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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