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
- Strong executive presence, with experience presenting to senior leadership
- Technical Skills:
- Expert in Excel-based financial modeling
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Exposure to consolidation tools (OneStream, Hyperion, HFM) and BI platforms (Power BI, Salesforce)
- Personal Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of adaptability, resilience, and ownership
Skills Required
- 10+ years in FP&A, Corporate finance or Finance Business Partnership
- 5+ years in a global leadership role managing multi-regional teams
- Strong understanding of international markets and operational drivers
- Advanced financial modeling skills
- Expert in Excel-based financial modeling
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Experience in complex, fast-paced industries (e.g., manufacturing, technology, or software/services)
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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