FP&A Director, Global

FP&A Director, Global Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote flexibility based on candidate profile) Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer The Role Industrial Scientific is seeking a high-impact Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead global FP&A across a complex, multi-regional organization. This role sits at the center of strategic decision-making, providing critical financial insights that shape the company’s long-term growth trajectory. As a key business partner to the executive leadership team, you will drive global planning, performance management, and capital allocation, while building a high-performing FP&A organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy at scale, working closely with leaders across commercial, operations, and product functions worldwide. Key Responsibilities 1\. Strategic Financial Planning * Lead the global 3–5 year strategic planning process, developing driver-based financial models aligned with growth strategy and market expansion. * Own the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring rigor, accuracy, and alignment across all regions and business units. * Establish and enhance a global performance reporting framework, delivering clear insights on variances, key drivers, and actionable recommendations to executive leadership. * Proactively identify and quantify financial risks and opportunities, with direct ownership of the Americas region and oversight of FP&A best practices in EMEA and APAC. 2\. Business Partnership & Decision Support * Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, regional leaders, and functional leaders, translating financial data into strategic business insights. * Partner with Commercial and R&D teams to evaluate ROI for key initiatives, including: * Multi-year lease and commercial agreements * New market entry and expansion * Service center operating models * New product development * Lead the design and governance of sales incentive programs, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives. * Drive daily and weekly operational finance reviews, monitoring orders, revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses to identify risks and improvement opportunities. 3\. Capital Allocation & Strategic Initiatives * Partner with Accounting to strengthen cash flow forecasting and working capital management. * Provide financial leadership on capital allocation, including capex planning and investment prioritization. * Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation, and post-acquisition integration, with a focus on synergy realization and risk mitigation. 4\. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement * Lead and develop a global FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical excellence, and continuous development. * Provide coaching and mentorship across regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) to elevate global finance capabilities and standardization. * Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and tools, leveraging platforms such as Oracle, OneStream, Salesforce, and Power BI to enhance data accuracy and decision support. Qualifications * Experience: * 10+ years in FP&A, Corporate finance or Finance Business Partnership * 5+ years in a global leadership role managing multi-regional teams * Experience in complex, fast-paced industries (e.g., manufacturing, technology, or software/services) preferred * Global Business Acumen: * Strong understanding of international markets, operational drivers, and financial performance levers * Experience navigating currency exposure and cross-border business environments * Analytical & Strategic Capability: * Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights * Proven ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven analysis * Leadership & Communication: * Track record of building and developing high-performing global teams *...