FP&A Planning & Control, VP (Individual Contributor)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation•New York, NY

6d•$126,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, FP&A Planning & Control is a hands-on individual contributor role responsible for delivering forward-looking financial analysis and decision-ready insights to senior management. This role plays a key part in shaping management discussions by translating business performance and financial data into clear narratives, scenarios, and actionable perspectives. While operating as a core execution lead within the Planning & Control function, the role is also expected to proactively identify key business drivers, highlight risks and opportunities, and contribute to challenging assumptions where appropriate. Reporting to the Head of Planning & Control, the VP will work closely with Business Managers, Finance, and other stakeholders to support forecasting, budgeting, and medium- to long-term planning. The role requires both strong analytical execution and the ability to operate with a degree of independence in structuring analysis and framing insights. This position does not focus on BAU works or routine consolidation activities, but builds on established reporting to elevate forward-looking analysis and enhance management decision support.

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in FP&A, planning & control, strategic finance, or management reporting
Proven ability to operate as a hands-on individual contributor, with strong ownership of analysis and deliverables
Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis, ideally with exposure to management-level reporting
Strong analytical and structuring skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear and actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to translate financial performance into business implications and decision-making perspectives
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and contributing to alignment of assumptions and plans
Comfort in challenging assumptions and engaging in constructive dialogue with stakeholders
Ability to operate in evolving or less-structured data environments, using judgment to produce pragmatic outputs
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messages for senior audiences
Self-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Support and take ownership of key components of forecast, budget, and medium- to long-term outlook within the Planning & Control function
Perform hands-on scenario and sensitivity analysis, identifying key financial and business drivers, downside risks, and upside opportunities
Translate complex financial information into clear, structured narratives and insights suitable for senior management discussions
Contribute to shaping management materials, including executive presentations and decision-support decks
Work closely with Business Managers and Finance teams to ensure alignment of assumptions and consistency across business units
Proactively identify areas where analysis can be enhanced, including development or refinement of KPIs and performance metrics
Challenge assumptions and highlight potential bias or gaps in forecasts with data driven perspectives
Operate effectively in environments where data and infrastructure are not fully mature, developing pragmatic and actionable analytical approaches
Maintain a strong sense of ownership over deliverables, ensuring high-quality output with minimal downstream rework