Position Summary

The Director of FP&A serves as a key business advisor and financial strategist for Armstrong. This role leads the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions to ensure alignment with Armstrong’s Five-Year Strategic Plan and operational goals. The position is responsible for delivering actionable insights, driving automation in reporting, and partnering with business units to optimize performance and cost efficiency.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and five-year forecasting processes.
• Ensure models incorporate valid assumptions and align with Armstrong’s strategic objectives.
• Support acquisition analysis and due diligence for new business opportunities.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Act as the primary reference point for accurate financial data and analyses.

• Oversee month-end reporting and variance analysis, explaining results and implications for future performance.
• Develop and automate ROI tools, procurement dashboards, and KPI-driven monthly dashboards to enhance decision-making.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Act as the financial point of contact for departments, participating in meetings and guiding decisions with data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate entries and resolve gaps.

Process Improvement & Technology Enablement

• Drive automation and leverage BI tools for reporting and analysis.
• Implement best practices for internal controls, budgeting, and procurement processes.
• Encourage responsible use of AI for reporting and analysis.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and mentor FP&A analysts supporting multiple business units.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including leadership roles in multi-unit organizations.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and tools (e.g., Power BI, JD Edwards, Excel, Powerpoint, SQL).
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership.
• Experience in process automation and ERP systems.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.   
 
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.