Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
Dana is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role will oversee both corporate FP&A and business unit FP&A teams, ensuring alignment across operations, manufacturing plants, and key lines of business. The Senior Director will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving financial insights that support decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Enterprise Financial Leadership
Lead the consolidation and analysis of financial results across all business units, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Oversee the development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Strategic Plan (LRP), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and operational realities.
Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic insights to the CFO, CEO, and other senior leaders.
Business Unit FP&A Oversight
Direct and mentor FP&A teams embedded within business units, ensuring consistency in planning, reporting, and analysis methodologies.
Coordinate financial planning across operations, manufacturing plants, and product lines to ensure integrated and actionable insights.
Partner with plant controllers, operations leaders, and commercial teams to assess profitability, cost drivers, and performance metrics.
Strategic Analysis & Decision Support
Lead cross-functional financial analysis to evaluate pricing strategies, cost structures, capital investments, and margin improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and strategic initiatives.
Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency across the enterprise.
Process Optimization & Technology Enablement
Champion the use of advanced analytics, automation, and AI/ML tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting speed.
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes through lean principles and digital transformation.
Ensure effective use of financial systems, including Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, and Azure-based analytics platforms.
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of FP&A teams across multiple business units or geographies.
Proven track record of partnering with operations and commercial teams to drive financial performance.
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in financial systems and analytics tools: Power BI with Copilot, SAP, Hyperion, Azure, Python, R, and Knime.
Strong modeling, forecasting, and data visualization capabilities.
Leadership & Communication
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills; able to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent communication and executive presence; able to translate complex financial data into clear business narratives.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and strong business acumen.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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