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Director of Financial Planning

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Job DescriptionJob Description

NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage fintech company with an award-winning platform and over 1.5 million users. We are building products and services that empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our unique employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, comfortable and fun. Please visit www.ninjatrader.com to learn more about our business.

We are seeking a strategic, analytically minded Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our team in Chicago. This role is crucial for driving our financial forecasting, strategic planning, and budget management across the company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading FP&A teams, developing insightful financial analyses, and supporting key business decisions.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes, providing high-quality financial models and analyses ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial targets.
  • Develop and execute financial strategy in alignment with the company's long-term goals
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in finance processes, systems, and controls, leveraging best practices and technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
  • Provide analytical support and strategic financial insights to the CFO and other executive team members, influencing decision-making processes
  • Manage and mentor the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance & continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with various department heads to ensure alignment and accuracy of forecasts and budgets
  • Translate financial results and analysis into relevant, impactful narratives to communicate to stakeholders
  • Present financial updates and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
  • Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions as needed
  • Identification, production, and analysis of key financial metrics (KPIs)
  • M&A support as needed

Key Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
  • Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information in an understandable format.
  • Proficient with financial reporting software (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Forward thinking mindset and desire to innovate
  • Strong desire to grow and learn more about technology and brokerage industries

Our Core Benefits Include:

  • 15 days PTO per year
  • 7 paid holidays annually
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader
  • And more

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.