Senior Director, FP&A – SG&A Oversight & Strategic Cost Management (Spin-Off) Job Listing at Flex in San Jose, CA (Job ID WD222948)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary

Position Overview

The Senior Director, FP&A will be a key leader within the Finance organization, responsible for end-to-end financial planning, analysis, and governance of the Company's SG&A cost structure. This role will also play a critical leadership role in tracking, managing, and reporting all costs associated with the business spin-off, ensuring transparency, discipline, and alignment with strategic objectives.

This individual will partner closely with Corporate Functions, Business Leaders, and Executive Leadership to drive financial rigor, improve cost visibility, and support decision-making during a period of significant transformation.

Key Responsibilities

SG&A Financial Leadership

• Lead FP&A oversight for all SG&A functions (e.g., HR, IT, Legal, Finance,  etc.)
• Partner with functional leaders to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans
• Provide insights and challenge assumptions to ensure cost discipline and strategic alignment
• Drive continuous improvement in cost transparency, reporting accuracy, and forecasting predictability
• Identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency, and cost leverage across SG&A

Spin-Off Cost Management

• Establish and lead governance for tracking all spin-off-related costs
• Develop clear frameworks to distinguish one-time vs. ongoing costs
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, HR, IT, SMO) to ensure complete and accurate cost capture
• Provide regular executive-level updates on spin-off cost performance vs. plan
• Support reporting requirements for external disclosures and audit readiness (as applicable)
• Identify risks and mitigation actions related to cost overruns or timing delays

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across corporate functions
• Translate financial data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Support decision-making related to investments, workforce planning, and operating model changes
• Partner with Accounting and Controllership to ensure alignment between FP&A, reporting, and controls

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards for:
  • SG&A performance
  • Spin-off cost tracking
  • Variance analysis and risk identification
• Leverage data, automation, and analytics tools (including AI where applicable) to enhance insights and efficiency
• Drive standardization and scalability of FP&A processes

Governance & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Establish strong financial governance frameworks for SG&A and transformation-related costs
• Ensure alignment with SOX controls, audit requirements, and corporate policies
• Partner with Internal Audit and Controllership on control design and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred)
• 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
• Demonstrated experience managing SG&A functions and corporate cost structures
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., spin-offs, restructuring, M&A) strongly preferred
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to operate in a complex, fast-paced, global environment

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic and forward-thinking; able to connect financial performance to business strategy
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across senior leadership
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to bring structure and clarity in ambiguity
• Focus on continuous improvement, scalability, and innovation

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the center of financial discipline and strategic transformation, ensuring:

• Effective stewardship of SG&A spend
• Transparent and controlled execution of spin-off costs
• Strong financial partnership during a critical inflection point for the company

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 06-12-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-17-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$211,400.00 USD - $290,700.00 USD Annual Job Category Finance

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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