VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

SVP Worldwide•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Global Financial Planning and Analysis has primary responsibility for leading strategic financial planning and analysis globally, driving key initiatives, and providing leadership to the FP&A team. This role is crucial in shaping the financial strategy to support the company’s objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or another business-related field is required.
10+ years of experience in the area of financial reporting or the equivalent
5+ years of experience leading a team, including developing, engaging and acquiring top talent
Proven experience supporting executive leaders in complex, matrixed organizations
Experience leading and developing a high performing team
Analytically curious, with a keen attention to detail
Experience leading and managing international teams, with a demonstrated ability to work across different cultures and time zones
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Involved in developing, modifying and executing policies and controls that have immediate impact to functions and company-wide effects
Establishes and assures adherence to deadlines and performance requirements
Excellent communicator and influencer across senior management and board of directors/ Private Equity
Demonstrates independence and accountability for results, focuses on delivering solutions for stakeholders
Strong knowledge of stakeholder’s financial focus or needs, provides value beyond the current transaction, displays sense of urgency in addressing stakeholder’s questions/concerns
Accomplished user of financial systems and Microsoft office – advanced Excel
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Nice To Haves

MBA is preferred
Prior Private Equity FP&A experience preferred

Responsibilities

Leads annual consolidated budget process which includes the development of key targets by region, top customer channel, and department
Responsible for SVP Worldwide monthly financial forecasting process, aligned with strategic company objectives
Support cash flow management on weekly, monthly and annual basis to assure liquidity
Provide in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommending actions to senior leadership
Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives and business cases
Manages consolidated three-year plan model as well as five-year outlook
Financial business partner to SVP profitability roadmap projects
Leads and mentors a global team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis activities
Leverage technology and tools to streamline reporting, forecasting, and analysis processes
Leads monthly Global Operating Review meetings and reporting process, which includes a full year forecast for each region, department, and manufacturing operations
Develops and executes processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance
Ad hoc analytics driven by CEO, CFO and Board of Directors
Oversee the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor business performance, drive accountability, and track strategic iniatives.
Prepare monthly business review deck, including monthly and forecasted financial performance with variance analysis and key drivers of differences
Support monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc Private Equity reporting
Collaborate with accounting on quarterly lender meeting presentations and year end audit support
Role model and operate with our Values (value-based behaviors) every day, fostering a culture built on trust, inclusion, transparency and accountability.
Develop, engage, and maximize performance within others; lead a high-performing team