Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Guidance Residential is the leading provider of Shariah-compliant Islamic home financing in the United States, having financed over $8 billion in interest-free contracts for more than 24,000 American Muslim families. This Director-level Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) role is a hybrid position based at the company's Reston, Virginia headquarters.

**Role Overview:**

The Director owns the complete planning and reporting cycle, responsible for modernizing Guidance's finance function through data integration, automation, and AI-driven tools. This is a strategic position that bridges finance operations with enterprise technology and business leadership.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models connected to production volumes, revenue, expenses, and cash flow — moving from static spreadsheets to dynamic, automated solutions
• Deliver monthly financial packages including variance analysis and KPI reporting to senior leadership
• Implement AI-assisted workflows for recurring analysis and reporting tasks
• Develop Power BI dashboards providing real-time financial visibility across the organization
• Standardize financial metrics, data definitions, and forecast assumptions company-wide
• Lead finance transformation initiatives with emphasis on process improvement and automation
• Systematically reduce manual spreadsheet dependency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, mortgage production, and executive teams on financial planning and insights

**Required Qualifications:**

• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or finance analytics
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel and Power Query proficiency
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence tools
• Practical experience applying AI or automation tools to finance workflows
• Familiarity with the accounting close process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• MBA, CPA, or CFA certification
• Background in mortgage or financial services
• SQL, Python, or Power Automate skills
• Experience leading a finance transformation initiative

**What's Offered:**

• Full-time, hybrid work arrangement (based in Reston, VA)
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and health coverage
• Student loan paydown assistance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Convenient location near Wiehle-Reston Station metro access