Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

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General Summary

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a strategic leader responsible for transforming and advancing the FP&A function to drive forward-looking analytics, align financial, strategic, and operational goals, and support sustainable growth. This role partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver robust financial planning, insightful reporting, and actionable recommendations that optimize resource allocation, drive profitability, and enable operational excellence. The VP leads a high-performing team, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures the FP&A function is a proactive business partner across the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO, CEO, COO, and executive leadership, providing insights that support decision-making and drive growth.
• Set the vision for the FP&A function, leading its transformation to support organizational strategy and operational excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global FP&A team, including direct reports and FP&A managers, promoting analytical rigor, financial discipline, and a performance-focused culture.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating across divisions and geographies.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans.
• Oversee periodic forecasting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis to inform resource allocation and business decisions.
• Lead financial analysis for new service offerings, market expansion opportunities, and other investments, utilizing pro forma financials and discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to evaluate potential returns and risks.
• Develop and present comprehensive margin analyses for all lines of business and markets, incorporating allocation methodologies to support business profitability and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support strategic initiatives and new business opportunities.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable management reporting for leadership and the Board, including dashboards and KPI tracking.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Standardize and automate financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of reporting.
• Drive process improvement and system enhancements, leveraging automation and business intelligence tools.
• Champion best practice sharing and continuous improvement across operating businesses.

Business Support & Special Projects

• Partner with business units and global finance teams to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting and analysis.
• Support project due diligence, integration, and synergy realization, including pro forma financials and scenario modeling.
• Lead cross-functional projects to support new initiatives, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes and maintain robust financial controls.

Skills and Specific Knowledge Required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior FP&A leadership role.
• Experience in global, multi-project, or professional services environments preferred.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.
• Expertise in FP&A platforms and financial management systems (e.g., Microsoft D365, Power BI, other BI tools).
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; experience with automation tools (e.g., Power Query) a plus.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and FP&A leaders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and Boards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders.

Business Acumen & Problem Solving

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Creative problem-solving skills and systems-thinking mindset.
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Other Competencies

• High integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience driving process improvement and change management initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

• The hiring range for this role is $190,000 to $215,000. Offer will be commensurate with relevant qualifications and professional experience.
• Position is incentive plan eligible.
• 403(b) Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Medical insurance
• Telemedicine
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee and family assistance program
• Various voluntary options for additional plans or coverage levels