VP, FP&A Back Office Shared Services

Cantor Fitzgerald•New York, NY

39d

About The Position

The VP, FP&A Back Office Shared Services role is a unique opportunity to combine core finance responsibilities with a focus on process improvement and executive reporting. You'll take ownership of key FP&A deliverables while identifying ways to enhance finance processes through automation and AI-enabled tools. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a hands-on approach and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience, with a focus on shared services or cost centers.
Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting skills, with a track record of process improvement.
Experience with automation, analytics tools, dashboarding, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance finance workflows.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to link financial results to business decisions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, corporate functions, and senior leadership teams.
Clear and concise communication skills, with a talent for producing executive-level materials.
Entrepreneurial mindset, focused on continuous improvement and practical implementation of new processes.
Attention to detail, strong ownership, and adaptability to a dynamic work environment.
A strategic yet hands-on approach, combining high-quality FP&A deliverables with process modernization.
Demonstrated interest in applying technology, automation, and AI to enhance finance operations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and enhance executive-level reporting and materials for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
Support planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Back Office Shared Services, including variance analysis.
Partner with Shared Services functions to understand cost drivers and resource needs, and align with business priorities.
Evaluate and improve allocation methodologies, ensuring transparency and effective communication of cost drivers.
Identify opportunities to automate and enhance recurring reporting and planning workflows using advanced tools.
Develop scalable reporting and forecasting processes to reduce manual effort and improve financial insights.
Provide clear analysis on headcount, expenses, and operating metrics to support resource planning and decision-making.
Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable outputs for senior stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes, reporting, and data structures.
Foster a culture of process improvement and practical execution within the finance team.