Director - Financial Planning & Analysis
Description
Join Team CARFAX as a Director - Financial Planning & Analysis
Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2026!
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a key role in driving operational performance through strong financial insight, regional business‑unit partnership, and decision support. The role works closely with leaders across the organization to provide analysis and planning that inform strategic initiatives and support effective execution. Reporting into divisional leadership for CARFAX, the Director collaborates with operational and functional partners to ensure financial plans, forecasts, and reporting reflect both organizational priorities and on‑the‑ground realities. The Director also leads a small FP&A team, strengthening analytical capabilities and supporting high‑quality financial processes across the regional business unit.
At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 4 days in office subject to change with future business needs
What you’ll be doing:
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Insight
Lead the development of business‑unit budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that reflect operational priorities and organizational objectives.
Insights, Trends & Risk Analysis
Monitor financial and operational results, identify key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide proactive guidance to regional business‑unit and divisional leadership.
Business Partnership & Decision Support
Serve as the primary finance partner to business‑unit leaders, delivering analysis and recommendations that support pricing, cost structure, headcount planning, and investment decisions. Partner with leadership to develop business cases and financial evaluations that support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and growth opportunities.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a small FP&A team, strengthening analytical capabilities, business‑partnership skills, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Reporting & Financial Communication
Prepare clear, timely financial reporting for the business unit and communicate results, insights, and recommendations to divisional leadership.
Process & System Improvement
Enhance planning, reporting, and analytics processes and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and data integrity. Drive transformational system improvements and support the first-time implementation of enterprise-level cloud-based performance measurement and planning tools.
What we’re looking for:
Education & Experience
- Education in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive FP&A or related finance experience, including support of an operational area or P&L
- Experience leading or mentoring small teams, particularly while building new processes and/or during times of transformational change
- Experience working with cloud-based, enterprise-level (Tier 1) planning tools is required; experience with first-time implementation of these planning tools is a further asset
Technical Skills
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
- Proficiency with Excel and enterprise-level financial planning/consolidation tools; experience with PowerBI, SQL, or other analytics tools is an asset
- Ability to interpret financial results and connect business decisions to P&L impacts
Leadership & Core Competencies
- Strong business partnership, maturity, and influence across functions and levels
- Ability to communicate financial insights clearly and tell a compelling story with numbers
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
- Strong problem‑solving skills and an execution‑focused mindset
- Ability and energy to drive transformative change; willingness to challenge the status quo, build strong processes, and provide mentorship to team members along the way
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
- 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
- 401(k) / DCPP matching
- Annual bonus program
- Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
Don’t just take our word for it:
- 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
- 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
- 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
- 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work
About CARFAX and S&P Global Mobility
S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.
CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.
Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
We’re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].