Director Financial Planning and Analysis en Lakeshore Recycling Systems

Job Summary:

The Director of FP&A plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operational effectiveness of the organization. This leader is responsible for overseeing financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis across the business, with a strong focus on partnering with operational, commercial, and executive teams to drive performance and sustainable growth.

This role leads and develops a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of business partnership, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement. The Director will own the development and refinement of revenue and cost models, enabling deeper insights into profitability, efficiency, and investment decisions.

Reports to:

Vice President Finance & Accounting

Essential Job Duties:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across operations, sales, maintenance, and sustainability. Translate financial data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and operational improvements.
• Build and mentor a high-impact FP&A team. Promote collaboration, accountability, and professional growth while elevating the team's capabilities in financial modeling, reporting, and business support.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning. Ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational realities. Drive scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support agile decision-making.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models that accurately reflect revenue across lines of business, cost drivers, and operational metrics. Use these models to support pricing strategies, margin analysis, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the creation of executive dashboards, variance analyses, and board-level reporting. Ensure timely and accurate performance insights that support transparency and accountability.
• Guide ROI, cash flow, and payback modeling for capital investments and strategic initiatives. Partner with Fleet and M&A teams to evaluate acquisition opportunities and capital deployment.
• Champion the standardization and automation of FP&A processes and tools. Drive efficiency, data integrity, and scalability to support future growth.
• Provide financial leadership for strategic projects including M&A, sustainability programs, and operational optimization efforts. Collaborate with accounting on complex areas such as landfill accounting and management estimates.

Scope of Responsibility:

The Director of FP&A leads financial planning, analysis, and reporting, partnering with operational, commercial, and executive teams to drive strategic decision-making and sustainable growth. This role oversees a high-performing FP&A team, develops and maintains financial models, and provides timely insights through executive dashboards and reporting. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, capital investment analysis, and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A and operational optimization, while mentoring the team to strengthen analytical capabilities, business partnering, and process improvements.