Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Vertex Education•Chandler, AZ

24d

About The Position

Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us. The Director of Corporate FP&A is a senior finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, delivering forward-looking insights that enable data-driven decision-making, support scalable growth, and enhance shareholder value. The Director will lead the company’s core planning processes, oversee management reporting and analytics, and continuously evolve FP&A capabilities, systems, and talent to meet the needs of a dynamic, growing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise planning and forecasting in a complex organization.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate with executive leadership.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with enterprise planning systems (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Planning, etc.).
Strategic mindset with strong business and operational acumen.
Executive presence and ability to influence at the highest levels.
Exceptional communication and financial storytelling skills.
Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to balance precision with speed in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CFA.
Exposure to M&A, corporate development, and or capital markets.
Experience in a high-growth or public company.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Planning & Strategic Finance: Own the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives, growth investments, capital allocation, and M&A activity. Provide strategic insights on revenue trends, margin performance, operating leverage, and cash flow. Support corporate strategy development through rigorous financial analysis and business case evaluation. Translate complex financial outcomes into clear, concise narratives and recommendations for executive and Board-level audiences.
Financial Performance Management & Reporting: Lead consolidated management reporting, including KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis. Drive accountability by monitoring performance against plan and identifying risks and opportunities. Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful monthly and quarterly financial deliverables.
Leadership & Team Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A organization. Establish best-in-class FP&A processes, analytical standards, and governance. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Systems, Process & Scale Enablement: Drive optimization and scalability of FP&A tools, systems, and data infrastructure. Enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and analytical depth through automation and standardization. Partner closely with Accounting to ensure alignment across actuals, forecasts, and plans.