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Softcard (acquired by Google)

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Partner with and support Group Vice Presidents through proactive financial performance insights .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial leadership, analysis, and reporting, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage multiple projects, and communicate actionable insights effectively.

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Financial LeadershipManagerial Finance ExperiencePeople ManagementERP Systems ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementProject AnalysisData ManagementPerformance MetricsStrategic Initiatives
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaborationCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
PeopleSoft General LedgerBlacklineERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance
Industry Keywords
Financial Performance InsightsOperational EfficiencyFinancial Planning & AnalysisAcquisition IntegrationBest Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner with and support Group Vice Presidents through proactive financial performance insights
  • Provide financial leadership and resources to achieve Motion Industries and individual Group goals
  • Collect, manage, analyze, and disseminate financial information and analyses
  • Mentor, coach, and evaluate the N.A. Financial Planning & Analysis team
  • Set goals, establish performance objectives, introduce best practices, and drive process improvements
  • Partner with operational leaders to support strategy and business decision-making
  • Lead metric-driven financial analysis
  • Oversee communication of actionable insights and variations versus plan and forecast
  • Lead preparation of Group-level monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
  • Lead strategic initiatives focused on operational efficiency and improvements
  • Benchmark against industry peers and identify improvement opportunities
  • Oversee account reconciliations, analyses, related journal entries, quarterly adjustments, and significant estimates
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, financial support, project analysis, and modeling
  • Improve accounting processes and documentation with Finance leaders and internal and external business partners
  • Support the Acquisition Integration team with analysis and onboarding of distribution acquisitions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • Seven (7) or more years of managerial finance and/or financial reporting experience
  • Five (5) or more years of experience leading people
  • Experience managing multiple ERP systems consolidated into one financial reporting platform
  • Experience managing multiple projects
  • Professional, executive presence with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong negotiation and partnership skills across all levels of management
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate within a team and manage team dynamics and relationships
  • Ability to manage data between multiple systems
  • Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger or similar ERP and Blackline

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Healthcare coverage options
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation pay
  • Sick pay
  • Holiday pay