FedEx
Job Summary
The Director of Financial Systems is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and support of financial systems that enable robust Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities. This role serves as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure our planning systems are scalable, accurate, and aligned with business needs.
Essential Duties
Lead Financial Systems Strategy:
Own the roadmap for FP&A-related systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Oracle EPBCS, SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive, or similar).
Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial planning tools.
System Architecture, Development & Optimization:
Design and manage end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes within planning platforms.
Partner with FP&A to develop and enhance models, dashboards, and reports that support business analysis.
Business Partnership:
Collaborate with business units, IT, and Finance to identify system requirements, streamline workflows, and ensure data accuracy.
Translate business needs into scalable system configurations.
Project & Change Management:
Lead system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
Champion change management and user adoption across the organization.
Lead the transformation of the current operating model into a product delivery, value-focused framework.
Data Governance & Controls:
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
Establish and maintain data governance frameworks across planning systems.
Team Leadership:
Build and lead a high-performing team of financial systems analysts and administrators.
Mentor and develop team members to support their career growth and operational excellence.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum Experience
10+ years of experience in financial systems, with at least 5 years supporting FP&A functions.
5+ years of management experience.
Proven success in leading planning system implementations or major upgrades.
Experience with modern EPM tools (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, Oracle, SAP, Workday Adaptive, Planful, etc.).
A Master's degree in a related area or CPA may offset experience requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with enterprise data warehouses, BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and ERP integrations.
Experience with Azure, Databricks, data science, machine learning & AI.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations (GAAP, SOX).
Strong understanding of FP&A processes and methodologies.
Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Expertise in financial modeling, system architecture, and data integrations.
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to lead large teams through periods of change.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
This compensation range is an estimate of the current starting salary for this role across all potential locations. Actual starting pay will be determined by experience, market factors, and other relevant considerations. The company offers health, vision, dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Pay Range:
US Pay Range: $12,476.52 - $22,873.62 per month. Additional Details:
Application deadline: July 27, 2025. Please upload your current resume (Word or PDF) and answer the screening questionnaire. This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. Candidates near a FedEx hub may be required to work hybrid. Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Vets and Disability. Applicants' Rights under Federal Employment Laws: Participation in E-Verify and other notices are provided for U.S. applicants and employees.
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This compensation range is an estimate of the current starting salary for this role across all potential locations. Actual starting pay will be determined by experience, market factors, and other relevant considerations. The company offers health, vision, dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Pay Range:
US Pay Range: $12,476.52 - $22,873.62 per month. Additional Details:
Application deadline: July 27, 2025. Please upload your current resume (Word or PDF) and answer the screening questionnaire. This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. Candidates near a FedEx hub may be required to work hybrid. Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Vets and Disability. Applicants' Rights under Federal Employment Laws: Participation in E-Verify and other notices are provided for U.S. applicants and employees.
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