Director, FP&A and Investor Relations

Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Description

We’re looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Investor Relations to lead our enterprise-wide financial strategy and investor communications. In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while driving financial efficiency across the organization. You’ll partner closely with senior leadership to develop clear, consistent reporting for board and earnings materials and work directly with the CEO and CFO to shape and communicate our earnings thesis. Success in this role means combining sharp financial acumen with strategic storytelling, building strong investor relationships, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. If you're passionate about guiding financial strategy and translating performance into insight, we’d love to connect with you!

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

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What you will be doing:

• Financial Planning and Forecasting: Developing and maintaining financial models to forecast future financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and cash flow. This involves collaborating with segment finance teams and analyzing historical data and market trends to predict future outcomes.
• Budgeting: Definition: Coordinating the company’s annual budgeting process, establishing budget assumption guidelines and ensuring that all departments adhere to financial guidelines. This includes setting budget targets, monitoring expenditure, and making adjustments as necessary.
• Financial Reporting: Preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management, stakeholders, and investors. These reports provide insights into the company's financial health and performance. Collaborating with segment finance teams to create a standard reporting suite for the enterprise and the business segments.
• Investor Relations: Managing communication with investors, including presenting financial results, answering queries, and providing updates on company performance. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with investors.
• Performance Analysis: Analyzing financial performance against benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs). This involves identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategies to enhance profitability.
  
  

Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
  
  

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or investor relations roles in a publicly traded company.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Power BI, SQL, and Excel macros.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, investor relations, or a related field.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Tools, SharePoint, Capital IQ, and Pitchbook. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Excel macros, SQL, and Power BI is a plus.

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs
  
  

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