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Interim Director of FP&A

L7

east 57th street partnersSacramento, CAtoday

$75 – $90 per hour

Occupations

Financial ManagersFinancial Specialists, All OtherTreasurers and Controllers

Industries

Other Management Consulting ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices
Interim Director of FP&AEngagement Type: Interim / Contract
Compensation: $75 – $90 per hour (based on experience)
Location: Remote with travel as needed
Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to partner closely with the CFO in building and scaling the company’s finance function. This role will play a key part in establishing financial planning processes, improving reporting visibility, and developing the financial infrastructure necessary to support the company’s next phase of growth. The Interim Director of FP&A will work directly with executive leadership to develop forecasting models, improve financial reporting, and provide insights that support strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role ideal for a finance leader who enjoys building structure in fast-growing organizations and can quickly implement scalable processes. This engagement is remote with occasional travel as needed to collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Partner with the CFO to develop and implement the company’s financial planning and forecasting processes
  • Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans
  • Build and refine financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making
  • Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate growth opportunities and business performance
  • Executive & Management Reporting
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for executive leadership
  • Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics that provide clear visibility into financial and operational performance
  • Deliver actionable financial insights to support business strategy
  • Finance Function Development
  • Work closely with the CFO to build and structure the FP&A and broader finance function
  • Establish standardized reporting frameworks, forecasting methodologies, and financial processes
  • Assist in defining finance team roles, responsibilities, and workflow structures as the organization scales
  • Business Partnership
  • Partner with leadership across operations, sales, and other departments to support financial decision-making
  • Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization
  • Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and modeling
  • Systems & Process Improvement
  • Evaluate existing financial reporting tools and processes
  • Recommend improvements to reporting workflows, data visibility, and financial systems
  • Support improvements within ERP or planning systems where needed
  • Ideal Candidate Profile8–12+ years of finance and FP&A experience
  • Prior experience as a Director of FP&A, Finance Director, or senior FP&A leader
  • Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis
  • Experience working closely with CFOs and executive leadership teams
  • Ability to build and implement scalable FP&A processes in growing or evolving organizations
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
  • Experience with systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus
  • Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments preferred
  • Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset with the ability to quickly add value
  • Why This Role
  • Opportunity to work directly with the CFO to help build and shape the finance function
  • High-impact role supporting a growing organization
  • Remote engagement with flexible structure
  • Competitive hourly compensation of $75–$90/hour
  • Immediate start with potential for extension depending on business needs
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Level

ManagerL7

Salary

$75 – $90 per hour

Location

Sacramento, CA

Occupation

Financial Managers

Industry

Other Management Consulting Services

Posted

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