Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Overview

We are looking for a seasoned and strategic Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to take a leadership role in shaping and executing our organization's financial strategy. This highly impactful position focuses on aligning financial planning with long-term business goals to ensure sustainable growth.

The VP of FP&A will oversee broad financial planning and analytical duties, providing accurate forecasting, insightful performance evaluations, and strategic financial guidance. This key role collaborates closely with executive leadership including the CFO and Controller, offering data-driven advice that supports informed business decisions and enhances overall performance.

Reporting directly to the EVP & Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate must have a profound understanding of financial management, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information as actionable insights. Prior success in improving financial outcomes, leading talented teams, and promoting accountability and cooperation is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the annual operating plan and long-term planning in collaboration with the CFO and Executive Vice Presidents.
• Supervise strategic modeling, budgeting, resource allocation, and scenario planning initiatives supporting both national and enterprise-wide business projects.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting processes, integrating thorough risk and opportunity evaluations.
• Implement rolling forecasts and assist in preparing financial guidance for Board and stakeholder communications.
• Create, standardize, and improve financial analysis, modeling, reporting, and forecasting tools supporting strategic and operational decisions.
• Design and apply financial reports, models, and KPI dashboards for business insights and to guide investment, budgeting, and cost control.
• Oversee the adoption and use of Workiva to optimize FP&A reporting, including creating standardized templates and automating workflows for accurate and timely Board and Committee reports.
• Maintain KPI governance and establish a regular review schedule for organizational performance.
• Lead preparation of financial presentations for the Board of Directors and senior management, communicating financial forecasts and recommendations clearly.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and operations teams to ensure prompt, precise, and consistent monthly performance reporting.
• Drive initiatives to modernize financial systems and reporting infrastructure, including dashboards, automation, and AI-based analytics.
• Oversee cash flow monitoring, funding sources, and liquidity management, ensuring income streams meet funding needs and planning for future financial commitments.
• Manage organizational debt including tracking debt levels, covenant compliance, interest responsibilities, refinancing, and liquidity effects; collaborate on maintaining optimal capital structure and funding access for sustainable finance.
• Lead and develop the FP&A team by setting expectations, recruiting, training, coaching, conducting performance reviews, and resolving resource or workflow issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Advanced analytical abilities with strong decision-making skills and capacity to translate complex data into practical insights.
• Collaborative leadership with excellent communication prowess; skilled in financial data analysis and informed decision-making.
• Ability to achieve significant results through influencing executive and operational teams.

Education and Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline from a recognized institution is required. Equivalent work-related experience that demonstrates competence in the key qualifications is also acceptable. Preferred credentials include an MBA, CPA, or CFA certification.

The candidate must have at least 15 years of leadership experience in FP&A at the corporate headquarters level, working with C-suite executives and Board members to guide strategic financial decisions.

A criminal background check is mandatory for this position.