Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About Us

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), in conjunction with Foundation Building Materials (FBM), is a premier provider of commercial door, frame, hardware, and specialty building solutions serving customers throughout the United States.

 

Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development.  By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets.  As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Overview

Position Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is seeking a strategic, analytical, and business-oriented Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to help lead the organization's financial planning function and serve as a key advisor to executive leadership.

 

Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A, this position is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, business analytics, and executive reporting.  The Senior Director of FP&A partners closely with Operations, Sales, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance to deliver actionable insights that improve profitability, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic business decisions.

 

The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative finance leader with exceptional analytical capabilities, strong executive presence, and experience leading FP&A within a multi-location distribution, manufacturing, or construction-related organization.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Develop financial models supporting strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and business growth.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and executive reporting packages.
• Establish standardized forecasting methodologies across business units.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and forecasting processes.

  Financial Analysis & Business Performance

• Analyze financial performance, key operating metrics, and business trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Provide executive leadership with meaningful insights regarding revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, working capital, and cash flow.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting to improve operational visibility.
• Perform profitability analyses by customer, branch, region, product line, and market.
• Lead variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.

  Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and functional leaders to support strategic decision making.
• Evaluate growth initiatives, pricing strategies, operational improvements, and capital investments.
• Support merger, acquisition, integration, and expansion activities through financial analysis and due diligence.
• Present financial recommendations to senior leadership and executive committees.

  Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance expectations and professional development plans.
• Build analytical capabilities throughout the finance organization.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Accounting, and Operational Leadership.

  Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead enhancements to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and planning processes.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to optimize ERP, reporting, and business intelligence systems.
• Improve automation, reporting efficiency, and data quality.
• Develop scalable financial reporting tools and dashboards utilizing Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.

  Executive Reporting & Governance

• Prepare presentations for executive leadership, Board meetings, and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial reporting.
• Support Corporate Finance with monthly reporting requirements and strategic initiatives.
• Develop executive-level reporting packages that clearly communicate business performance and emerging trends.

  Additional Responsibilities & Miscellaneous

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information.
• Support enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support finance and corporate objectives.

   Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive Finance or FP&A experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Minimum 8 years leading high-performing finance teams.
• Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, operational KPIs, and performance management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership through data-driven recommendations.
• Experience within distribution / retail, commercial construction, building products, industrial distribution, or manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multi-location operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and enterprise planning applications.
• Experience utilizing Power BI, Planful, Hyperion, or similar reporting platforms.
• Experience working within a publicly traded company environment, preferably in a Fortune 500 organization.

Compensation and Benefits

 

Reports ToVP, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)   Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position. Within the range, individual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and work location within state. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $230,000 - $280,000 per year
• Bonus: 30% Target Bonus
• Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $260,000 - $405,000.
• Equity: This role is eligible to participate in the Lowe’s Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program.

   Benefits

At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) plan with generous company match

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

 

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.

Salary Range

Min: USD $230,000.00/Yr., Max: USD $280,000.00/Yr.