Director, Financial Planning

1 week ago


Independence, OH, United States Flynn Restaurant Group Full time

At Flynn Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees work from the office four days per week , leaving Fridays to work from home. This setup cultivates casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together four days a week to collaborate and thrive, together

Our Vision for this Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to build and lead the financial planning function for a new, high-growth business unit as well as develop and support FP&A teams at existing business units. This role is critical in shaping the financial strategy, scaling operations, and driving data-informed decision-making during a period of rapid expansion and innovation, as well as strengthening capabilities within the broader finance organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and is passionate about building scalable FP&A processes and developing high-performing FP&A leaders.

What We Will Accomplish Together

  • Lead FP&A function for new and growth-oriented business unit; provide support to existing business units

  • Develop complex financial models and scenarios as inputs for business planning decisions in areas such as capital deployment, marketing investment, expense management and labor planning.

  • Lead periodic financial reviews, including variance and financial statement analysis; analyze and track business and financial drivers and evaluate implications on future performance.

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, providing financial insights to drive growth, profitability, and capital efficiency.

  • Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize resource allocation, pricing, and investment decisions.

  • Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.

  • Mentor, coach, and develop finance professionals through active coaching and structured development plans to strengthen analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and learning, encouraging innovation in financial modeling, reporting automation, and process design.

  • Drive collaboration across finance and the broader organization, promoting best practices and enhanced knowledge sharing.

  • Implement best-in-class FP&A practices and tools to streamline workflows, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance strategic insight delivery.

  • Serve as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective.

What You Have

  • You will have 10 - 15 years of total experience with at least 5+ years leading financial analysis at a top-tier company with a strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.

  • You should have a track record of achievement in leading large, complex financial analyses and influencing business outcomes

  • You should have the ability to drive a high-impact agenda with a diverse set of executives / business stakeholders

  • You should be a self-starter who has had success working in ambiguous situations.

  • You should have strong strategic thinking, analytical, and financial modeling skills.

  • You should have proven experience supporting multiple business units, including early-stage or high-growth divisions.

  • You should have excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

  • You should have demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing FPA& teams.

  • You should have a strong ability to connect operational activities to financials results

  • You should have strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Proven record as a good team player with an understanding of how to deliver both personal and team goals

  • You should have the capacity to work independently or as part of a team including a willingness to take a "hands on approach" to deliver results on projects as needed

  • You should have advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial systems; Microsoft Power BI, SAP, and Workday experience is a plus.

  • Finally, you should bring an excellent sense of humor to the table - we like to have FUN

Why Work For Flynn?

Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision

  • Retirement and Savings Plan

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Basic Life Insurance

  • Voluntary Life Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Paid Time Off

  • Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Friday)

  • Company Outings

  • Dining Discounts

  • On-Site Fitness Center

  • On-Site Daycare

  • On-Site Café

  • FUN Work Environment

The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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