Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Global Finance team in Jessup, Maryland. Reporting directly to the Global VP Head of Finance, this role is designed for a strategic navigator who will drive the financial direction of the organization. The Director will lead all FP&A functions, championing the five-year strategy, annual financial planning, and quarterly forecasting processes. As a key advisor, this leader will support board-level deliverables for the VP and President, perform high-impact analysis of financial results, and spearhead major initiatives to enhance financial reporting and analytics.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, and business partnering—especially within the manufacturing industry. They possess a demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data, provide forward-looking insights, and synthesize actionable recommendations for senior leadership. This position demands a proactive leader who fosters cross-functional collaboration, challenges assumptions, and translates numbers into strategic narratives that inform and inspire executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Forecasting & Planning
  Own and direct monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and planning cycles across regions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational realities. Ensure accurate financial projections and deliver actionable guidance to the regions.
• Strategic & Long-Range Planning
  Drive the development of multi-year strategic plans, integrating market trends, business priorities, and financial targets.
• Financial Reporting & Systems Management
  Manage report creation and automation in SAP and Anaplan, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery of insights.
• Operations Package Support
  Develop and maintain reporting materials to support executive-level monthly operations packages, including performance dashboards and variance analyses.
• Cash Flow & Liquidity Analysis
  Conduct global cash flow modeling and analysis to optimize working capital and support treasury initiatives.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Scenario-Based Analysis
  Deliver high-impact financial analysis and modeling to support business decisions, investment evaluations, and risk assessments. Lead the consolidation and presentation of forward-looking financials or other reports for the VP and Executive leadership; prepare and deliver strategic financial presentations that address key business issues, market trends, and critical initiatives.
• Performance Management
  Analyze business performance across markets and functions, identifying drivers of growth, margin, and efficiency. Review and provide actionable guidance to regions.
• Decision Support & Business Partnering
  Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Align financial objectives with operational goals, ensuring data-driven decision support across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, analysis capabilities, and business insights—partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and enhanced strategic impact.
• Foster a culture of analytical excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA, MBA, or advanced financial certification (e.g., CMA) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and business leadership—ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate finance best practices.
• Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams, with prior management experience required.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior executives and present complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Strategic mindset with a results-driven approach; adept at identifying opportunities, challenging the status quo, and inspiring change.
• High integrity, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence in all aspects of financial leadership.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range $116,700- $200,000

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at 

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program

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