DIRECTOR, FINANCE - FP&A
HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS' MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK
ABOUT YOU
You are a finance leader who thrives at the intersection of strategic planning and operational execution. As Director, Finance - FP&A, you responsible for providing financial and strategic support to the Executive Leadership Team and the Finance Leadership Team. You will serve as the Finance owner for key finance transformation projects and manage the full portfolio of finance initiatives, including the annual plan and monthly forecasts.
YOU WILL:
Lead And Modernize FP&A Capabilities. Implement and optimize financial systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive, Incorta) while improving finance processes and analytics across the organization.
Build And Develop a High-Performing FP&A Team. Mentor and lead the team to deliver meaningful insights, modeling, and reporting to executive leadership.
Drive Data-Informed Decision Making. Standardize financial metrics, enhance visualization of performance indicators, and support revenue and cost optimization initiatives.
Deliver Executive-Level Financial Insights. Provide analysis of performance trends, variances to plan, and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner Across the Business. Collaborate with business unit and functional leaders to improve financial performance reviews and identify corrective actions.
Validate And Guide Investment Decisions. Support leaders in evaluating commercial and cost initiatives through clear ROI modeling and financial justification.
Lead Enterprise Planning and Forecasting. Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly forecasting processes in partnership with executive leadership.
Support Executive and Board Reporting. Consolidate and present financial plans, forecasts, and performance updates to the executive team and Board.
Drive M&A And Strategic Initiatives. Support modeling, due diligence, and financial evaluation of acquisitions, including synergy identification and integration tracking.
Act As Chief of Staff to the CFO. Coordinate priorities, initiatives, and communication across the Finance Leadership Team.
Standardize Financial Modeling and Tools. Develop and maintain consistent ROI and modeling frameworks across CapEx, growth, and cost initiatives.
YOU HAVE:
Education. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Progressive Finance Experience. 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A roles.
Leadership Experience. Minimum of 5 years managing and developing high-performing teams.
Business Partnership Mindset. Strong ability to operate as a strategic advisor to executive and functional leaders.
Financial Expertise. Deep understanding of profitability drivers, financial planning, and investment trade-offs.
Analytical Strength. Exceptional ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into action.
Communication Skills. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
Technical Proficiency. Advanced experience with Excel, financial systems, and large-scale data modeling tools.
Project Management Capability. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives under time pressure.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $160,000 to $180,000 with annual bonus eligibility.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2026
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products - like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings - keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .
ALL ABOUT FINANCE:
Our Finance team combines traditional financial planning, analysis and accounting with collaborative business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting leadership in Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations across our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products and Professional Sports. Through the utilization of best-in-class technical software, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Incorta, SAP BPC, Oracle, Salesforce, & the Microsoft Suite, you will get to play a critical role in determining financial solutions that steer our business. Our Finance team is comprised of several subgroups, including decision support, FP&A, operations and corporate, but our success is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can't wait to show you what our Finance Team has to offer at Jostens!
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3300.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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