Sr. Director of FP&A – Public Safety

Job description

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. The Sr. Director of FP&A for Public Safety provides strategic financial leadership across several complex lines of business, including VINE, Incarceration Intelligence, Justice Intelligence, and Compliance. This role is a critical strategic business partner tasked with using data and insights to unlock growth, identify new product opportunities, and improve operational processes. Beyond core finance, this leader acts as a bridge to the sales organization, using predictive analytics and pipeline data to manage the business and set accurate revenue forecasts. The ideal candidate is a process-oriented self-starter who leverages AI tools to enhance financial modeling and drive efficiency across the enterprise. This role requires being in the office 3 days/week on Tues - Thurs. This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support. What You’ll Do Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a primary advisor to Senior Executives, using deep data insights to proactively identify growth opportunities, vet new product ideas, and optimize cross-functional processes. Sales Accountability & Pipeline Management: Partner closely with Sales leadership to hold the organization accountable to revenue targets. Utilize CRM and pipeline data to manage business health and drive high-accuracy revenue forecasting. Financial Leadership: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning for all Public Safety product lines, navigating complex fulfillment platforms and billing systems. AI & Process Innovation: Implement and utilize AI-driven tools to enhance predictive analytics, automate financial reporting, and streamline business processes. Thought Leadership: Deliver formal communication of financial results and strategic metrics to business partners, providing the "story behind the numbers" to drive short- and long-term objectives. Market Analysis: Maintain an in-depth understanding of micro and macro-economic trends to derive a greater understanding of the drivers of business performance. M&A & Integration: Support M&A activities and the financial integration of new acquisitions into the Public Safety portfolio. What Experience You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Business, Finance, or Mathematics. 8+ years of relevant experience in FP&A and Financial Modeling, with a proven track record of supporting high-growth business units. Sales Operations Integration: Significant experience managing sales organization accountability and using pipeline data (e.g., Salesforce) for revenue forecasting. Technical & AI Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to use AI tools for financial forecasting and predictive analytics. High proficiency in Tableau, data visualization, and Google Suite/MS Excel. Analytical Rigor: Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a thorough understanding of Accounting principles and consolidations. Communication Excellence: Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both financial and non-financial audiences. Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence outcomes in a dynamic, high-pressure environment. Public Sector: Support with business units that interface directly with public sector clients. Well-versed in navigating complex federal and state agency structures, procurement processes, and government funding cycles. What Could Set You Apart Advanced Degree: MBA or MS in a related field (Finance, Data Science, or Business Analytics). Systems Expertise: Experience with Oracle and Hyperion (HFM and Planning) strongly preferred. Advanced BI Skills: Expert-level knowledge of Tableau or similar BI programs to create automated, real-time business dashboards. Public Safety Experience: Prior experience in the Public Safety, Government Tech, or Justice Intelligence sectors. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SM1 We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks. Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference! Primary Location: USA-St. Louis-Clayton Function: Function - Finance Schedule: Full time