VP of FP&A
Radio Systems Corporation•Knoxville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The VP of FP&A is the CFO's closest financial partner, owning all planning, forecasting, and analytical functions across a complex, multi-brand, global CPG business. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the CEO, CFO, and CD&R ownership team — ideal for a sharp finance leader with genuine commercial curiosity and the credibility to influence at every level of the organization.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience; 3–5+ years leading an FP&A function
- CPG, branded consumer goods, or multi-channel business background
- Deep expertise in multi-brand P&L, gross-to-net modeling, and gross margin analysis
- PE-backed environment experience — Board reporting, EBITDA focus, and value creation frameworks
- Advanced financial modeling; strong ERP and planning system proficiency
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CPA, or CFA
- Multi-currency / international P&L experience
- E-commerce and DTC channel economics (Amazon P&L, contribution margin)
- M&A diligence and integration experience
- Modern FP&A platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, OneStream)
Responsibilities
- Own the AOP, quarterly reforecast, and long-range plan (LRP) across a global, multi-brand portfolio
- Build rolling forecast models reflecting category, channel, and international market dynamics
- Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis for executive and Board-level decision-making
- Partner with CEO, CFO, and CD&R on the 3–5 year value creation plan
- Own category level P&Ls across PetSafe, Invisible Fence, SportDOG, and Kurgo
- Model gross-to-net revenue including trade spend, promotional investment, and channel mix (e-commerce, DTC, brick & mortar)
- Support new product launches, innovation pipeline investment, and SKU rationalization
- Build customer and channel profitability views to guide resource allocation
- Prepare monthly/quarterly Board packages for CD&R including EBITDA bridge, KPI dashboards, and covenant reporting
- Support M&A diligence, integration planning, and synergy tracking for bolt-on acquisitions
- Assist with refinancing or exit preparation processes as required
- Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to forecast COGS, freight, FX, and input cost exposure
- Consolidate and challenge OpEx across Marketing (advertising & promotions), Sales, R&D, and G&A globally
- Own working capital and free cash flow forecasting
- Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team; build a culture of rigor and business partnership
- Drive FP&A process and systems improvements; sponsor planning platform enhancements
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus
- Full medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with match
- Generous PTO
- Collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment
- Rich wellness program which includes an onsite health clinic
- Workout facility
- Bring your dog to work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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