VP of FP&A

Our client is seeking a strategic and operationally minded Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the continued evolution of the FP&A function and elevate its impact across the enterprise. This executive will oversee both Corporate and Operational FP&A, providing the financial insights, performance analytics, and decision‑support capabilities necessary to drive profitable growth and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to CFO, the VP of FP&A will serve as a trusted business partner across the organization, translating financial and operational performance into actionable insights, measurable outcomes, and strategic recommendations. This leader will build upon an existing foundation and further enhance the company’s planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics capabilities.

• Provide leadership for the FP&A organization, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, delivering insights that support long‑term planning, resource allocation, and enterprise‑wide decision making.
• Partner closely with leaders across operations, field organizations, and corporate functions to drive performance, improve visibility, and align financial objectives with business priorities.
• Develop and scale a high‑performing FP&A team that leverages technology, embraces process ownership, and serves as a trusted source for financial and operational intelligence.
• Enhance forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning processes through the implementation of scalable, data‑driven methodologies and analytical tools.
• Lead the continued modernization of financial planning models and reporting capabilities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision support.
• Establish and refine key performance indicators, dashboards, and scorecards that provide timely visibility into operational and financial performance.
• Deliver meaningful business insights that extend beyond traditional financial reporting and create a deeper understanding of performance drivers across the organization.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly executive reporting packages, ensuring clarity, consistency, and actionable recommendations.
• Champion the use of data visualization, business intelligence, and advanced analytics to enhance organizational decision making.
• Drive the development of a narrative‑based approach to financial reporting, effectively communicating performance trends, opportunities, and risks to diverse stakeholder groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, and business partnering experience within relevant industries.
• Demonstrated success leading both corporate and operational FP&A functions in a complex, multi‑site environment.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, performance management, KPI development, and executive‑level reporting.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to translate data into business strategy.
• Experience with SAP, Great Plains, and business intelligence platforms, including Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Proven track record of leading teams through process improvement, reporting enhancements, and analytics transformation initiatives.