Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

NTI Connect LLC • Downers Grove, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key finance leadership role responsible for transforming Network Connex’s FP&A function into a best-in-class, public-company-ready organization. This individual will lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, while driving rigor, transparency, and scalability across the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP of FP&A will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, supporting decision-making, capital allocation, and long-term value creation. This role will play a critical leadership role in preparing the company for a transition from a private to public company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience including FP&A leadership.
• Experience in infrastructure services, construction industry and/or project-based businesses is strongly preferred.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior leadership.
• Strong executive presence and strategic mindset.
• Deep expertise in financial planning and analytics.
• Ability to translate data into business insights.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems skills; Power BI preferred.
• Knowledge of NetSuite and/or Vista Viewpoint preferred.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Experience in infrastructure services, construction industry and/or project-based businesses is strongly preferred.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Power BI preferred.
• Knowledge of NetSuite and/or Vista Viewpoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning (3–5 year), and rolling forecasts across all business units.
• Establish standardized processes, governance, and timelines to drive consistency and accountability.
• Improve forecast accuracy through scenario planning and sensitivity analysis tied to operational drivers.
• Partner with business leaders to align financial plans with market conditions and strategic priorities. Lead annual budget, long-range plan, and rolling forecasts.
• Support IPO readiness, including alignment with public company reporting cadence and expectations.
• Partner with CFO, Controller, and advisors on S-1 preparation and investor materials.
• Develop external-ready KPIs and financial narratives.
• Enhance reporting transparency, auditability, and consistency.
• Support investor relations activities in concert with CFO
• Support and lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with executive leadership.
• Provide insights into revenue, margins, and cost structure performance.
• Develop KPI frameworks tied to strategic objectives.
• Identify risks and opportunities and drive accountability across business units. Lead all controllership-related aspects of IPO readiness, execution, and post-IPO transition, including readiness assessments, remediation plans, and execution timelines.
• Oversee development of financial models supporting M&A and strategic initiatives.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools for real-time performance visibility.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Support capital allocation and investment decisions.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team.
• Establish organizational structure and development plans.
• Implement best practices in modeling, reporting, and analysis.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead preparation of Board, lender, and investor materials.
• Develop clear and compelling financial narratives.
• Support CFO in external stakeholder presentations.
• Drive implementation and optimization of planning systems and tools.
• Improve data integrity and reporting automation.
• Streamline FP&A processes for scalability and efficiency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health
• Programs begin on the first of the month following your start date
• Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous 5% company match
• 10 paid company holidays
• Generous PTO accrual schedule
• Access to discounts on useful products and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive