Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

 

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

 

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Dole leads the corporate FP&A team in driving financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the enterprise. This role consolidates inputs from various finance sub-functions to provide a comprehensive, forward-looking view of company performance at the executive level. The Director ensures consistency in planning, rigorously tests assumptions, and supports strategic decision-making by delivering actionable insights and aligning financial targets with the company's strategic goals.

 

This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office. (Hybrid is defined as 3 times per week in the office).

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise-Wide Planning and Forecasting Cycles: Orchestrate the annual budget, Latest Estimate (LE), and long-range plan cycles across all functions, ensuring aligned assumptions and corporate targets.
• Drive Executive-Level Performance Management: Translate business results into actionable insights by leading consolidated financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive presentations.
• Pressure-Test Inputs and Assumptions Enterprise-Wide: Validate and challenge financial drivers from Commercial, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) to ensure consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Own Enterprise Scenario Modeling and Risk Analysis: Build dynamic models to assess macro, volume, cost, and pricing scenarios, helping leadership anticipate risks and trade-offs before they materialize.
• Standardize Financial Tools and Governance: Lead cross-functional efforts to improve planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, SAP Analytics Cloud), reporting standards, and organizational clarity on planning roles.
• Manage and Mentor FP&A Team Members: Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities to FP&A team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:  

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of finance professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in executive-level performance management and financial reporting.
• Experience in scenario modeling, risk analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Strong knowledge of financial drivers in Commercial, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM).
• Proficiency in financial modeling and risk assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Hyperion and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in financial management and corporate governance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills

 

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Cultivates respectful and inclusive environments that support employee growth across teams
• Drives strategic initiatives and maintains excellence in complex and dynamic settings
• Establishes transparent decision-making and accountability frameworks
• Encourages organizational teamwork effectively to achieve shared objectives

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance or a related discipline is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.

 

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

 

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $200,000 to $225,000

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.