Brady Plus

We are in search of an FP&A Director to join our growing team. Reporting to the EVP of Finance, this position will be primarily responsible for providing business partnership decision support to leadership within sales, operations, and other functional groups at BradyPLUS.   In addition, this person will build and manage a finance team that aligns with the commercial organizational structure, providing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytical support.  The role requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a background in both Financial Planning and Analysis and experience as a business partner.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Partner with business leaders to prepare annual budgets and reforecasting, and monitor and report on financial performance.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analytics to the commercial, operations, and functional teams to assist these parties in meeting their business and financial objectives and hold them accountable to operating plans.
• Review monthly results; provide analysis of variances along with explanations and recommended actions to Senior Management and other members of the team.
• Operate as an extension of the business leadership teams and develop a keen understanding of the key financial and operational drivers of performance to provide analysis and recommendations. 
• Identify key performance metrics that will identify areas of focus that impact financial and operational results.
• Provide proactive analytics and reporting, which may include sales/margin trends, expense drivers, product category reporting, customer profitability analytics, etc.
• Assess risks and opportunities and identify key operational and financial actions to drive improvement.
• Provide recommendations and influence business decisions, which may include presentations to senior management.
• Develop a productive working relationship with the leadership team of the segment, as well as functional support teams, that facilitate collaboration and ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Manage the financial integration of acquired businesses, and coordinate with the leadership team to define and achieve overall integration of acquisitions.
• Develop models that can accurately forecast expected business outcomes. Source and maintain data on key business drives used in the modelling.
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations with major customers.
• Build up a business support function within the FP&A team with a structure that aligns with the business.
• Hire, lead, coach & develop staff.
• Additional duties or special projects as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Accounting or related area; MBA preferred; CPA may be considered a plus but not required
• 8+ years of experience Financial Planning and Analysis including data driven analytics and reporting.
• Has the passion, enthusiasm and the absolute drive for results with a clear focus on revenue and EBITDA growth.  Possesses a desire to learn the company’s business and industry
• Well-grounded with common-sense approach.  Has the ability to manage grey space between being action/ results-oriented and a steward of the business.
• Expertise in positioning, creating and presenting complex and highly granular financial information in a clear and simple manner that includes thoughtful analysis and recommendations
• Strong analytical skills using data-driven analysis to draw actionable insights and influence decision-makers.
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability
• Relationship builder with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functional teams, build consensus, and enlist support. Can work well with diverse personalities at all levels of an organization. 
• Previous management experience with ability to coach and mentor others.
• Capable of building and sustaining a strong operating team, has an affinity for teamwork, and works cooperatively with peers. 
• Inspiring leader who knows how to evaluate, energize and motivate a team to deliver results.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and navigating complex organizational structures with sensitivity while still reinforcing an appropriate sense of urgency and meeting deadlines.
• Executive presence with potential to move beyond the scope of this role into a position of broader / increased responsibility. Comfortable communicating and collaborating with senior company executives.
• Is a facilitator of change.  Knows how to challenge status quo and possesses the long-ranged vision to present, sell and implement new approaches/solutions.
• Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality.
• Outstanding communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Previous Distribution experience is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Ability to physically sit at a desk for long periods, operate a computer, and listen/speak clearly on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to pass job-related employment screenings.

Compensation & Benefits 

Pay Transparency States as of March 2025: CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, D.C, MA, MN, NY, RI, WA, OH

The pay range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About BradyPLUS:

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery.  We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. 

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.