Vice President of FP&A

Fogo de Chão•Addison, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team, driving performance insights, financial discipline, and transparent communication with investors. This role leads the company’s financial planning processes, capital strategy, operational finance oversight, and investor relations efforts. The VP will manage a high-performing team, influence data-driven decisions, and serve as a strategic liaison between Fogo and the investment community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; CPA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, and Investor Relations within a public or high-growth company.
Strong background in operational finance, including budgeting, P&L review, and restaurant or retail experience preferred.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required; proficiency in financial systems and tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Restaurant or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, preparation, and presentation of the company’s financial outlook and long-term strategic plans.
Direct the annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department and restaurant leadership teams.
Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast; conduct ad hoc analysis to support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
Guide cash forecasting, capital planning, and treasury functions, including international cash management and repatriation strategies.
Ensure compliance with financial covenants and contribute to optimal capital structure planning.
Provide leadership for M&A modeling, investment evaluations, and board-facing reporting.
Drive portfolio modeling, scenario planning, and expense management in support of company growth goals.
Oversee field-level financial analysis and operational reporting, ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate strategy.
Review and validate business case modeling for menu pricing, marketing campaigns, and culinary innovation initiatives.
Guide the development of restaurant-level reporting and tools to support GMs and operations leadership in data-driven decision-making.
Lead performance reviews tied to P&L results, line-item insights, and key operational benchmarks.
Mentor and support the Finance Manager to ensure analytical outputs effectively inform strategic and operational decisions.
Develop and execute a proactive investor relations strategy, aligning financial communication with corporate goals.
Prepare quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, lender reports, and public disclosures.
Organize and manage investor communications, earnings calls, conferences, and roadshows.
Serve as the primary contact for investor and lender inquiries, ensuring transparency and building trust with external stakeholders.
Monitor industry trends and competitor performance to shape investor messaging and strategic positioning.