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Director of Financial Analysis in Detroit, MI

Director of Financial Analysis Job Description

The director of financial analysis must have strong analytical, critical thinking, leadership, presentation and organization skills to go along with a solid background in financial planning and analysis. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field, but many businesses also seek candidates with an MBA. Top candidates have a minimum of eight years of relevant experience and at least two years of experience supervising others. Excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal communication skills are a must, as this role includes communicating complex information to coworkers in all departments and at all levels.

Typical director of financial analysis duties:

Managing the budgeting and forecasting processCreating projections for performance analysesAssisting in cross-functional strategic and long-range planningProviding analysis and recommendations to help the business optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and expendituresPreparing models to evaluate and prioritize new business initiativesDeveloping and maintaining key performance metricsDeveloping and delivering presentations to managementSupervising and training financial analyst staff

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Salary for Director of Financial Analysis in Detroit, MI
127750 - 199250
25th percentile
127750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
166750
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
199250
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Manager of Financial Analysis 99250 118000 138750 Senior Financial Analyst 84750 105000 115750 Financial Analyst, 1-3 Years’ Experience 64500 78500 91250 Entry-Level Financial Analyst 52250 60750 69000

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