VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

NICE•Hoboken, NJ

About The Position

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with at least 5 years of senior leadership.
Proven track record in a public company environment.
Robust zero-based budget modeling.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Deep understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and operate in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, or CPA.
Experience supporting earnings’ calls, guidance, and investor communications.
Expertise with financial planning systems including Adaptive, or similar.
Background in SaaS, technology, or global organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual operating plan, multi-year plan, and rolling forecast processes across all business units.
Translate corporate strategy into robust financial models, scenarios, sensitivity analyses, and actionable recommendations.
Provide support for growth initiatives, investments, pricing strategies, and capital allocation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO on financial strategy
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles with precision and discipline.
Analyze variances versus plan, prior year, and guidance; identify risks and opportunities early.
Establish and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting for executive and operational leaders.
Drive accountability through rigorous performance reviews and consistent operating cadences.
Lead FP&A’s role in earnings preparation, including guidance modeling, Board materials, and investor narratives.
Partner with Corporate Accounting, Investor Relations, and Legal to ensure alignment between internal forecasts and external disclosures.
Ensure FP&A processes comply with SOX controls and internal governance standards.
Partner with Sales, Product, R&D, Operations, and HR leaders for planning and decision making.
Evaluate ROI and financial impact of headcount plans, compensation programs, and strategic initiatives.
Support M&A activities including financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A organization.
Drive standardization, automation, and best practices across planning and reporting processes.
Enhance financial systems, models, and tools to scale with company growth.