Director, FP&A NAOU-Supply Chain

Job Description Summary:

The Director, FP&A NAOU - Supply Chain is responsible for leading supply chain management reporting and forecasting, as well as the Supply Chain HQ budgeting process. Acting as a business partner to FP&A and NAOU Supply Chain Finance leadership, this role delivers data-driven insights and recommendations that support decision-making and enhance financial performance. The Director leads a high-performing team in providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information, and in translating complex data

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver monthly and quarterly Supply Chain finance reports with insightful commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities. Maintain effective routines for reporting, analysis, communication, and presentation.
• Track and report key business and operational metrics, including variance trends and cost efficiencies. Proactively identify performance improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, lead, and execute transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data and controls within the Supply Chain, and lead the quarterly Supply Chain SEC certification process

• Lead the NAOU HQ Supply annual budgeting process and manage NAOU Supply Chain rolling forecasts in collaboration with functional and operational leaders.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure alignment between operational plans and financial outcomes.

• Build strong relationships with NAOU and corporate teams to deliver high-quality, actionable financial insights.
• Steward long-term strategic projects on behalf of the NAOU Supply Chain Finance team.
• Partner with operational leaders (manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, etc.) to understand cost drivers and evaluate productivity initiatives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team, primarily supporting the Canadian supply chain with some US responsibilities, to drive high performance and support professional growth.
• Promote best practices, standardize reporting, and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and escalation support to the third-party Managed Service Provider (MSP) responsible for NAOU Supply Chain accounting activities.
• Collaborate with the MSP to identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and simplify processes, reporting, and analytical activities within the service scope. Lead stakeholder discussions as needed to implement prioritized initiatives and realize targeted benefits.