Corporate FP&A

DescriptionPosition Summary:As the leader of the Corporate FP&A function, this role is responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis processes. The position will oversee consolidated P&L reporting and provide detailed analysis of monthly financial results, with a strong emphasis on gross margin variance analysis, operational cost performance, and actionable business insights.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to ask hard questions that drive better business outcomes. This individual should possess a strong refining profitability mindset, with a focus on understanding key operational and commercial margin drivers, identifying opportunities for margin enhancement, and driving a disciplined cost reduction culture across the organization.This individual will partner closely with Accounting, Operations, and Commercial leadership, as well as back-office functional leaders, to improve financial visibility, drive accountability, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. The role will also lead the company’s annual budget processes while enhancing financial reporting and performance management capabilities.Responsibilities & Essential Job FunctionsLead Vertex’s consolidated P&L reporting processes (monthly, annual, and long-range plan) with a high degree of accuracy and transparencyOwn the annual budgeting process across the organization, including coordination with functional and operational leaders, consolidation of budgets, executive presentations, and ongoing tracking against planPerform detailed monthly financial results analysis, including gross margin variance analysis, operating expense review, and identification of key business drivers impacting performancePartner with Accounting to ensure accurate monthly close reporting and clear understanding of financial results versus forecast, budget, and prior periodsPrepare and distribute monthly G&A financial reports and variance analyses for back-office functional leaders, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and other corporate departmentsServe as the Finance representative for the monthly S&OP process and meetings, providing financial insights into operational and commercial planning decisionsDevelop insightful reporting and KPI dashboards to support operational and financial decision-making across the businessEnhance and maintain key metric reporting, including headcount, spending trends, margin performance, and cost efficiency metricsPrepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic and operational decisionsDrive accountability around corporate and functional cost management initiativesIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial transparencySupport M&A activities through financial analysis, due diligence support, and integration planningProvide leadership and foster collaboration across Accounting, Operations, Commercial, and Corporate functionsDeliver ad hoc business performance analysis and executive reporting as neededRequirementsRequired QualificationsBA or BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field10 years of professional experience, with 3–5 years in FP&A with strong emphasis on budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysisRefining industry experience strongly preferredStrong experience analyzing monthly financial results, including gross margin and operating expense performanceExperience with annual budget process within a complex organizationExperience preparing and delivering executive-level financial reporting packages and presentationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detailStrong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skillsStrong understanding of financial reporting and core accounting conceptsERP systems experience, preferably SAPAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointPreferred QualificationsStrong understanding of refining profitability driversMBA preferredExperience partnering with operational, commercial, and corporate functional leaders to drive financial accountabilityComfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving prioritiesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strategic perspectiveSalary Description