Function:
Finance & AccountingJob Summary:The Director of FP&A serves as a trusted financial partner to the organization, as a direct report to the Vice President of Corporate Finance & Strategy, with visibility to the CFO and functional executive leadership, focused on understanding and analyzing financial and operational performance to drive actions and decisions in margin expansion and growth aligned with CF's strategic vision.Job Description:Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning processes, data, reporting and presentations
- Prepare and lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews for executive leadership
- Analyze financial and operational results against plans, forecasts, and external expectations
- Partner with Accounting team in variance analysis and formulation of clear insights of financial results
- Synthesize complex data and lead high-impact financial analysis to identify performance risks & opportunities to formulate recommendations and inform critical decisions for senior leadership
- Develop financial models supporting earnings forecasts, capital allocation decisions, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives
- Partner with business units and functional leaders to evaluate performance drivers and identify opportunities for growth and margin expansion
- Partner with Commercial (Sales / Supply Chain) teams to understand market drivers, pricing, cost; challenge inputs as appropriate with fact-based analysis to develop insights and drive actions and decisions
- Support capital planning processes, prioritization of capital investment options specifically with Manufacturing and Engineering teams, including investment analysis as required
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, financial reporting, and analytical capabilities
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities, tools, best practices and processes to improve forecast accuracy and insight, reduce lead-time and enhance analytical depth in existing processes
- Lead and develop the corporate FP&A team, setting the vision for a high-value, high-performance team, expanding capabilities via stretch assignments and mentorship
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance or Business-segment Finance or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of public company financials and reporting, capital markets, valuation methodologies, and financial modeling
- Experience presenting complex financial information to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning systems (Oracle and SAP)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, publicly traded company environment
Preferred
- MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent advanced credential
- Proficiency in Oracle and SAP
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, or other industrial or chemical sector segments.
- Prior public company experience
- Experience supporting earnings calls, investor conferences, and Board presentations
Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $143,500 - $201,900.
The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.
In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.
FMLA:
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act
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- Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [email protected].
JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORKSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business-segment Finance, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of public company financials and reporting, capital markets, valuation methodologies, and financial modeling
- Experience presenting complex financial information to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning systems including Oracle and SAP
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, publicly traded company environment
- MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent advanced credential
- Proficiency in Oracle and SAP
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, or chemical sector segments
- Prior public company experience
- Experience supporting earnings calls, investor conferences, and Board presentations
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles, often characterized as strong or top notch relative to similar employers. Compensation is described as fair for the work performed and paired with performance rewards in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match alongside legacy pension plans, which are highlighted as a meaningful differentiator. These options are portrayed as supportive of long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as high‑quality and comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA support, and on‑site care in some locations. Wellbeing resources such as counseling and condition‑management programs further reinforce the health focus.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Insights
What We Do
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. We operate manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, which are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible in the world and an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America.
