Director - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Job Description:

Title: Director – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location:  Canada - Remote
Reports to: Vice President – FP&A

Vacancy: This is a new position

The Role:

We're seeking a strategic and operationally driven finance leader to serve as the Director of FP&A within J.D. Power. In this role, you will oversee the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and operational execution. Working closely with the Vice President – FP&A, CFO, executive leadership, and business unit leaders, you will provide actionable insights that drive growth, improve profitability, and strengthen financial discipline across the organization.

This is a highly visible role requiring deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management, as well as the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, strategic recommendations. A proven track record of leading FP&A teams, influencing executive decision-making, and driving measurable business outcomes is essential.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role:

As the Director of FP&A, you will be the driving force behind financial planning and analysis that fuels J.D. Power's growth and operational excellence. By leading the budgeting and forecasting process, delivering insightful performance reporting, and partnering with business leaders to optimize resource allocation, you will ensure the company's financial strategy is executed with precision. Your work will connect financial insights to strategic decisions—delivering measurable outcomes, enabling growth initiatives, and providing critical guidance that shapes the company's future direction.

What You'll Be Doing in This Role:

Accelerate the financial performance of J.D. Power by:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes in partnership with executive leadership.

• Performance Reporting: Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful reporting on company performance, KPIs, and trends.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with business unit leaders to translate operational strategies into financial outcomes and drive accountability.

• Capital Allocation: Provide analysis and recommendations on investments, resource allocation, and growth initiatives.

• Scenario Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models to support decision-making and risk management.

• Executive Support: Prepare board-level presentations, investor materials, and executive reports that clearly communicate financial performance and outlook.

• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in financial systems, reporting tools, and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications of this Role:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in FP&A leadership roles.

• Proven track record of influencing executive decision-making through financial insights.

• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex data.

• Experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and advanced Excel/financial modeling.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to support global teams and attend executive meetings.

The Hiring Manager says:

I'm looking for a strategic finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and knows how to connect numbers to strategy. This role is all about impact—leading the FP&A team, delivering insights that shape decisions, and ensuring financial discipline across the company. You'll be the go-to for forecasts, board materials, and executive guidance, and you'll work closely with business leaders to drive growth and profitability. If you enjoy leading teams, influencing strategy, and making things happen with precision, this is the role for you.

This position has a starting salary range of $166,250 to $208,750 CAD per year. This is the range we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee's pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.

Company Mission

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients' toughest challenges.

Our Values

We POWER Our Customer's Success

We are Innovative, Collaborative and Grounded in Data

We Make Things Easy

We Get It Done

We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. 

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