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Director Financial Planning & Analysis

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Summary

Leads financial planning and analysis for IT investments, AI governance, and capital allocation, advising senior leadership on multi-million-dollar technology and strategic initiatives.

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At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.
Company Overview

Serves as the enterprise FP&A leader for IT financial strategy, AI investment governance, and capital allocation. Responsible for driving financial planning, investment prioritization, and performance management across technology and strategic initiatives. Acts as a key advisor to senior leadership, influencing capital deployment, optimizing financial outcomes, and building scalable financial capabilities to support long-term growth.


Job Details

  • Lead enterprise FP&A partnership with IT Finance, including strategic planning, forecasting, and performance management of multi-million-dollar technology investments.
  • Establish and govern FP&A AI investment framework, including intake prioritization, funding allocation, and value realization tracking across functional areas.
  • Drive enterprise capital allocation strategy, including business case development, ROI modeling, and investment prioritization aligned to corporate objectives.
  • Serve as FP&A lead for strategic and transformation initiatives, providing financial leadership from business case development through execution and value realization.
  • Oversee governance of complex, high-risk financial processes (impairment, lease analysis, compensation accruals), ensuring alignment with Accounting and audit standards.
  • Lead system and process transformation efforts, including Oracle optimization, automation, and scalable planning capabilities.
  • Develop advanced insights into cost drivers, investment performance, and enterprise financial risk, enabling proactive decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to summarize data into reports and presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and to be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level decision-making and capital allocation strategy.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Creative ability to access information from different sources and compile for analyses and presentations.
  • Team player with experience developing talent and leading a small team.
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to detect errors and identify trends.
  • Deep understanding of technology finance, enterprise systems, and transformation investments.
  • Expertise in data-driven decision-making, forecasting, and performance management.
  • Advanced financial modeling, data analytics, reporting, and executive presentation capabilities.

Work Experience & Education

8-10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles. Experience in IT finance, capital allocation, or transformation initiatives is strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, CFA strongly preferred

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