Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Description

Join Team CARFAX as a Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We're more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2025!

We are currently seeking a Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our finance team in driving strategic growth and optimizing profitability. As we gear up for an exciting future, we are looking for a strategic leader who can elevate our financial planning and analysis to new heights, fostering data-driven decision making and fostering a culture of excellence.

At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require four days in the office, subject to change with future business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership:
• Spearhead the development of executive-level financial presentations, providing strategic insights to Leadership.
• Lead the formulation and implementation of innovative financial strategies that support the company's long-term growth and profitability objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop forward-looking financial strategies and operational goals.
• Insight Generation and Analytics:
• Drive the generation of key insights and analytics across the enterprise, ensuring data-driven decision making at all organizational levels.
• Leverage advanced analytics to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations that influence business outcomes.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to produce and deliver critical reporting outputs.
• Business Optimization and Process Improvement:
• Champion continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance team and organizational processes.
• Oversee the Fraud Risk Program, ensuring robust processes for fraud prevention, detection, and investigation are in place.
• Ensure seamless integration and continuous improvement of budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling tools to enhance fiscal accuracy and agility.
• Performance Monitoring and Team Development:
• Develop and monitor key performance metrics for the team, driving accountability and performance excellence.
• Mentor, train, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years in a corporate accounting or finance leadership role.
• Proven success in financial modeling and delivering strategic financial insights.
• Exceptional business partnering and interpersonal skills. Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Superior analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the capability to present to senior executives and key decision makers.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing process improvements and driving cost efficiencies.
• Strong supervisory experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• High energy, ownership of work product, dedication, and commitment to achieving excellent results.
• Ability to lead and inspire in a team-oriented environment.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
• 401(k) / DCPP matching
• Annual bonus program
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces

Don't just take our word for it:

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
• 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

About CARFAX

CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell - Show me the CARFAX. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.