Director – Financial Planning & Analysis

Granicus

. Serve as a trusted strategic finance partner to senior leaders across various functions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $167,000 - $197,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, with a strong focus on data quality and reporting infrastructure. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while delivering actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

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Financial PlanningForecastingBudgetingTeam LeadershipFinancial Modeling

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningForecastingBudgetingFinancial ModelingData AnalysisKPI ReportingScenario AnalysisOperating Spend ManagementResource AllocationInvestment Prioritization

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationDetail-OrientedSelf-DirectionPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointSalesforceAdaptive InsightsAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

FP&AOperating PlanningBusiness Performance InsightsData PrivacyConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted strategic finance partner to senior leaders across various functions
Translate business performance into clear insights and actionable recommendations
Influence decisions on headcount, operating spend, resource allocation, investment priorities, and profitability
Lead annual operating planning, rolling forecasts, monthly outlook updates, and scenario analysis
Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, prioritization, and career development
Establish operating rhythms, timelines, and accountability across planning, forecasting, and business-review processes
Own hands-on financial modeling and help evolve Adaptive Insights planning models, reporting capabilities, process improvements, and user adoption
Deliver reporting and analysis for senior leadership, including budget-versus-actual reviews, KPIs, operating trends, risks, and opportunities
Improve visibility into revenue and margin performance, including recurring and non-recurring revenue drivers and margin trends
Partner with Finance, Accounting, and business leaders to strengthen data quality, reporting infrastructure, financial processes, and visualization of key performance insights
Lead financial decision support for investment cases, profitability initiatives, and other cross-functional priorities
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar quantitative discipline
8+ years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, and/or budgeting
Outstanding problem solving skills
Highly collaborative team approach to work
Record of accomplishment and delivery against objectives
Excellent systems skills/accounting software package proficiency
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Ideally, proficiency in Salesforce and Adaptive Insights
Detail-oriented team player with strong self-direction
Responsible for appropriately preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Granicus information assets
Responsible for ensuring data privacy and completing required privacy training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off
Company-Wide Wellbeing Days
Work From Home Reimbursement
Multiple Health Plan Options, including a 100% employer-paid plan
Employer HSA Contributions when enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan
Fitness Reimbursement Program
On-Demand Mental Health Support, including Headspace and other wellness tools
Paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Traditional & Roth 401(k) with a generous company match
Life & AD&D Insurance with 100% employer-paid coverage
Online Learning Platforms
Competitive Salary & Bonuses