Director of FP&A

A rapidly growing technology infrastructure company is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead and further develop its finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this highly visible role offers substantial exposure to the Board of Directors and the opportunity to play an instrumental role in supporting the company's continued expansion within the rapidly growing AI and data center infrastructure sectors. This business-critical position is based in Houston, Texas, and offers the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement.About the Director of FP&A role

Key Responsibilities

Lead the FP&A function, taking ownership of annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial analysis, and ongoing performance reporting across the organization.Partner directly with the CFO and Investor Relations on quarterly earnings preparation, Board presentations, investor communications, and executive-level financial reporting.Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making and long-term business planning.Partner with operational and development leadership to evaluate significant capital investment projects, including capital expenditure forecasts, funding requirements, project economics, and financial performance.Consolidate multiple development projects and investment scenarios into comprehensive company-wide financial forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic implications.Establish and enhance financial planning processes, reporting frameworks, and analytical capabilities to support the requirements of a publicly traded organization.Work closely with Accounting to analyze financial results, reconcile actual performance against forecasts, and provide meaningful insights into business performance.Lead, mentor, and develop an existing team of FP&A analysts while remaining hands-on with financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, reporting processes, forecasting methodologies, and management presentations.Collaborate with senior finance and operational stakeholders to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.

Key Requirements

Significant progressive experience in FP&A, including substantial experience within a publicly traded company.Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, financial analysis, and executive-level reporting.Strong understanding of public-company reporting requirements, financial reporting cycles, and Board-level presentations.Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities, including scenario analysis, integrated financial models, and complex forecasting.Experience supporting capital-intensive, project-based businesses, ideally within data centers, infrastructure, real estate development, energy, manufacturing, or related industries.Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, and the relationship between actual financial performance and forward-looking forecasts.Proven ability to lead and mentor finance professionals while maintaining a hands-on approach to financial analysis and modeling.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives and cross-functional stakeholders.Previous experience in Big Four public accounting, investment banking, corporate finance, SEC reporting, or technical accounting, followed by a transition into FP&A, would be advantageous.Exposure to data centers, AI infrastructure, or significant capital investment programs would be highly desirable.Proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable operating within a fast-paced, evolving business environment.What sets this company apart:Operating in one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of the technology industry, this organization is strategically positioned to benefit from accelerating global demand for AI, high-performance computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure. With an established operational foundation, significant investment in future development, and ambitious long-term growth objectives, the company offers an exciting opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of its evolution.What's next:If interested in this position, please contact Nick Louca at nick.louca@robertwalters.com.