VP FP&A

Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary VP of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead and transform our financial planning and analysis functions. This senior leadership role will oversee forecasting, budgeting, and long-range strategic planning while driving data-informed decision-making across the enterprise. The ideal candidate combines executive presence with strong financial acumen, organizational leadership, and proven success in building high-performing teams.
 
 In addition to leading core FP&A, this role will elevate how financial insights are communicated—crafting compelling, narrative-driven presentations that translate complex analysis into clear, actionable stories for executives and the Board. The ability to distill data into strategic messages that inspire confidence and drive action is a defining requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Forecasting & Planning

- Provide executive-level leadership over the company’s forecasting and planning processes (monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range).
 - Align financial strategies with organizational goals, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of planning methodologies.
 - Establish and enhance forecasting models, tools, and governance to improve predictability and support growth.
 - Deliver proactive insights on performance against budget, forecasts, and strategic objectives.

Organizational Leadership & Business Partnering

- Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and senior leadership team, delivering forward-looking insights and strategic recommendations.
 - Drive cross-functional accountability by engaging with leaders in Sales, Operations, Marketing, and other key functions.
 - Ensure that financial and operational strategies are aligned across the organization, driving sustainable business performance.
 - Lead with executive presence, influencing at the highest levels of the organization and Board of Directors.

Financial Analysis, Reporting & Executive Storytelling

- Oversee preparation of executive-level reporting and board materials, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
 - Translate complex financial analysis into concise, compelling stories that resonate with senior leaders and the Board.
 - Deliver presentations that move beyond numbers—highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities in a way that is engaging, actionable, and aligned to business objectives.
 - Ensure insights are framed with clarity and impact, enabling confident decision-making at the highest levels.

Leadership, Talent Development & Process Excellence

- Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing FP&A team.
 - Foster a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and collaboration across finance.
 - Drive organizational transformation through process optimization, automation, and adoption of best-in-class tools.
 - Establish enterprise-wide standards for financial governance, reporting, and analytical excellence.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred).
 - 12–15 years of progressive FP&A/corporate finance experience, with significant leadership responsibility in complex, multi-site organizations.
 - Proven success in leading large teams and scaling FP&A capabilities to support enterprise-level growth.
 - Deep expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, and enterprise-level forecasting tools (ERP platforms).
 - Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive and Board level, with exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
 - Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire confidence, drive accountability, and foster cross-functional collaboration.