Vice President, FP&A

Illumio • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Onwards Together!
Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.
Location: 4 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.
Our Team's Vision:
Our Finance team operates at the forefront of Zero Trust Segmentation, driving efficient growth and strategic partnerships with our key stakeholders. We are dedicated to building scalable infrastructure and optimizing our financial model to support Illumio’s ambitious business goals.
As we embark on a significant phase of growth, we welcome individuals who embody our values, consistently deliver excellence, and drive innovation. Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity while advancing your career at Illumio, where every contribution counts towards our collective success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in an FP&A leadership role, ideally within a large or rapidly growing organization. Experience on an FP&A team at a public company is required.
• Experience leading and managing a team of senior financial professionals.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to drive financial performance and decision-making.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to think analytically and synthesize complex data into actionable insights using state of the art tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior executives and department leaders to develop and execute business strategies, aligning financial goals with the organization’s long-term vision.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing financial insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. Monitor and analyze financial performance, provide regular reports to the executive team and identify key variances and trends.
• Oversee the preparation and development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives. Develop and refine financial models to assess profitability, cost structure, and business performance.
• Drive deep, proactive engagement with the executive team and business leaders to achieve operational efficiency, and ensure investment decisions support scalable, efficient growth. Including optimization of Cloud Infrastructure Investments, ROI of Marketing initiatives, and maximization of Gross Margins.
• Lead, own, and elevate all forecasting initiatives, including revenue forecasting, cash flow forecasting, expense projections, and scenario planning. Introduce best‑in‑class forecasting methodologies to improve accuracy, agility, and predictability.
• Modernize and automate the FP&A organization by implementing AI‑driven forecasting capabilities, automation tools, and scalable reporting infrastructure. Leverage platforms such as Adaptive Insights, DOMO, and advanced BI solutions to reduce manual work and strengthen analytical rigor.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial performance, operational efficiency, and business health. Lead the preparation of management and board-level financial reports, including KPI dashboards, variance analysis, and financial presentations.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities. Establish clear goals and performance metrics for the FP&A team, fostering accountability and results-driven performance.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Accounting, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, and IT to integrate financial planning and analysis across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive