Vice President (VP) of Finance, Corporate FP&A

Rich Products Corporation•Buffalo, NY

43d

About The Position

The Vice President (VP) of Finance, Corporate FP&A, is responsible for leading the corporate financial planning & analysis function and the transformation of financial decision-making through digital tools and advanced analytics. This role provides strategic oversight for FP&A responsibilities, data, analytics and finance technology initiatives as well as strategic oversight of the TCCS/RIC finance business partner; setting direction and driving alignment with corporate goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership in FP&A and financial systems.
Demonstrated success leading digital finance transformation and data-driven planning initiatives.
Strong knowledge of U.S., Canada, and global financial environments.
Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, analytics, and business intelligence.
Proven experience with ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau).
Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Business Administration preferred.
Experience in high-growth, matrixed, and cross-functional environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate goals.
Partner with senior leaders to shape planning models that drive growth and profitability.
Oversee budgeting and forecasting across all functions using AI-enabled tools.
Deliver enterprise-wide performance analytics and executive reporting.
Guide investment decisions, M&A, cost optimization, and resource allocation.
Act as a strategic advisor to business units, corporate development, and transformation teams.
Ensure compliance, governance, and risk oversight in planning and reporting.
Mentor a high-performing FP&A team and build financial analytics capabilities.
Own the digital finance roadmap, driving automation and cloud adoption.
Develop enterprise dashboards and self-service reporting with IT and BI teams.
Establish data standards, governance, and system integrity.
Apply external data and machine learning to enhance insights.
Advance next-gen capabilities like driver-based planning and real-time tracking.
Build team fluency in data visualization and digital tools.
Define and lead the financial strategy for TCCS and RIC, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and innovation priorities.
Act as a senior advisor to business unit leaders, guiding investment decisions, transformation efforts, and long-term planning across TCCS/RIC.
Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for TCCS/RIC, ensuring accuracy, agility, and actionable insights.
Lead Director to build advanced capabilities in analytics, digital fluency, and strategic business partnering.