GateSource HR is hiring: Director of Finance ( FMCG / FP&A / Finance / Hybrid )

Job Description
Position Overview

We're looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) who can bring strategic insight and financial discipline to help shape and drive the company's overall performance. This is a high-impact role that works closely with executive leadership to align financial planning with business priorities, support informed decision-making, and deliver strong financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Oversight

• Lead the development of financial strategies that support long-term business objectives.
• Oversee annual budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting efforts across the organization.
• Present financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, including the CFO.
• Simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies focused on growth and profitability.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Manage the full FP&A cycle, including budgets, forecasts, and regular financial reviews.
• Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis to guide key decisions and capital allocation.
• Incorporate operational and commercial inputs-such as pricing, volume, and margin drivers-into forecasts.
• Deliver accurate monthly reports, dashboards, KPIs, and performance analyses.
• Act as a business partner across departments, linking strategy with financial execution and outcomes.
• Help embed financial accountability and operational discipline across the company.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a strong FP&A team that aligns with business goals.
• Create a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and results.
• Define clear goals and development paths to coach and retain top finance talent.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior FP&A or corporate finance role-preferably in consumer goods or manufacturing.
• Strong experience in financial modeling, strategic planning, and executive-level business partnering.
• Skilled in ERP platforms and data tools such as JDE, Tableau, or similar.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional alignment.

What You Bring

• A strategic, big-picture mindset paired with operational understanding.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to help grow the next generation of finance talent.
• A track record of improving processes, driving accountability, and delivering measurable results.
• High integrity, curiosity, and resilience in navigating change and complexity.