Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p>Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.</p></div><p><strong>Location: Woodinville, WA</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">This role is based in <strong>Woodinville, WA </strong>and requires you to work <span style="font-weight: bold;">onsite 4 days per week</span>, with <span style="font-weight: bold;">1 day remote</span>.</li> <li style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">To be considered, you must <span style="font-weight: bold;">live within commuting distance</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3>Job Summary</h3> <p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader who can turn complex financial and operational data into meaningful business insights and action. This role will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders across BDA, helping guide financial performance, forecasting, investment decisions, business development opportunities, and ongoing operational improvements.</p> <p>Operating within a fast-moving, global organization, this leader will have visibility across multiple areas of the business and play an important role in helping leaders understand what is driving performance, where opportunities or risks exist, and what actions can improve results. The role will lead key FP&A processes, including annual planning, recurring forecasts, cash flow and balance sheet analysis, financial modeling, and performance measurement, while also supporting broader initiatives such as acquisitions, cost optimization, process improvements, and new business opportunities.</p> <p>Beyond the numbers, we are looking for a leader who can simplify complexity, influence decisions, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and develop a high-performing finance team.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>On-going projects (financial/business process improvement, cost reduction, acquisitions/divestitures,</li> <li>etc.)</li> <li>Report business unit financial results to business leaders</li> <li>Analyze operational and financial performance</li> <li>Short-range financial performance forecasting</li> <li>Manage annual and recurring forecast processes</li> <li>New client business development analysis, support and success measurement</li> <li>Capital investment forecast and analysis</li> <li>Balance sheet and Cash Flow forecast and analysis</li> <li>Develop and analyze key operational and financial performance metrics</li> <li>Staff management and development</li> <li>Prepare and deliver senior management presentations</li> <li>Analyzing overall performance in the marketplace versus our competitors</li> <li>Other job duties and projects as assigned</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 10 years finance experience working in a large-scale, complex, multi-location, multi-product</li> <li>international business environment</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years in a financial planning and analysis role at a ma