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Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (VP, FP&A)

The Vice President of FP&A serves as a senior financial and analytical partner to executive leadership. This role is responsible for enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support within a project-based, services-oriented environment.This position combines expertise in operational finance with ownership of data quality, business intelligence, data infrastructure, automation, and advanced analytics. The VP of FP&A ensures leadership decisions are supported by accurate, well-governed, and auditable data, driving financial performance, forecast reliability, and long-term value creation.Core Responsibilities1. Strategic Planning & ForecastingLead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planningOwn driver-based forecasting models across revenue, capacity, headcount, and margin dynamicsDevelop scenario analyses reflecting changes in demand, hiring, pricing, and cost structureEnsure forecasts are aligned to actuals and supported by clearly defined assumptionsPartner with leadership on growth initiatives, expansion opportunities, and investment decisions2. Performance ManagementEstablish and monitor key performance indicators across the businessDeliver variance analysis with clear root-cause insights across volume, mix, pricing, and productivityStandardize KPI definitions and reporting methodologies across the organizationProvide actionable insights to support operational accountability and performance improvement3. Data Management & GovernanceOversee FP&A data infrastructure across financial and operational systemsDrive the development of consistent data models, reporting frameworks, and KPI definitionsEnsure data accuracy through validation processes, reconciliations, and auditabilityMaintain a single source of truth for financial and operational reporting4. Business Intelligence & ReportingLead enterprise reporting strategy for financial and operational performanceDeliver executive-level dashboards and insights across key business driversEstablish reporting standards, governance protocols, and data access controlsReduce reliance on manual processes through automation and scalable reporting solutions5. Automation & Advanced AnalyticsDrive automation across forecasting, reporting, and analytical processesLeverage advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy and business insightsDevelop early indicators to identify performance risks and opportunitiesEnsure analytical tools and methodologies align with governance and control standards6. Cash Flow & Financial DisciplineImprove visibility into cash flow and working capital driversStrengthen the linkage between operational performance and financial outcomesSupport internal and external financial reporting requirements with high data integrity7. Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead and develop a high-performing FP&A team across multiple locationsEstablish consistent planning processes, modeling standards, and reporting practicesBuild team capabilities in financial modeling, analytics, and data managementFoster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement8. Executive ReportingPrepare materials for executive leadership and key stakeholdersDeliver clear financial narratives connecting performance to strategic outcomesSupport long-term planning and strategic initiatives with data-driven insightsQualifications & ExperienceRequiredBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; advanced degree or certification preferred12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance, including leadership rolesExperience managing teams across multiple locationsBackground in project-based or services-oriented environmentsStrong track record of financial planning, analysis, and performance managementExperience with data-driven decision making and business intelligence toolsPreferredExperience supporting transactions, integrations, or strategic initiativesFamiliarity with FP&A and BI tools (e.g., planning platforms, dashboarding tools)Exposure to modern data environments and advanced analyticsExperience leveraging automation or AI in financial processes