VP, Finance FP&A (51926)

NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION & CONTRACTING•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Vice President of FP&A serves as a core member of the finance leadership team and a strategic partner to the CFO, responsible for enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive business performance, translate strategy into financial outcomes, and enable data-driven decision-making. The VP, FP&A leads the development of long-range plans, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts, while providing actionable insights on financial and operational performance. This role acts as a key advisor to the CFO and executive team on growth strategy, capital allocation, and financial risks and opportunities. Strategic Planning & Business Partnership Lead enterprise-wide financial planning processes, including long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into financial plans and measurable outcomes Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support growth initiatives, investments, and operational decisions Serve as a key advisor on profitability, pricing strategy, and resource allocation Performance Management & Reporting Develop and oversee management reporting packages, including KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis Deliver insights on financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Drive accountability across business units through performance reviews and financial transparency Enhance reporting capabilities through automation and data visualization tools Forecasting & Financial Modeling Build and maintain robust forecasting models to project revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making under uncertainty Continuously improve forecasting accuracy and planning processes Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with operations, sales, and other functional leaders to align financial plans with business drivers Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering analytical rigor and strategic thinking Collaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning outputs Capital Allocation & Financial Strategy Support capital planning, investment analysis, and ROI evaluation Provide recommendations on capital deployment, cost optimization, and margin improvement Evaluate M&A opportunities, including financial modeling, due diligence support, and integration planning Process Improvement & Systems Lead the evolution of FP&A tools, systems, and processes (e.g., planning systems, BI tools) Drive standardization, scalability, and efficiency in financial planning processes Champion data integrity and governance across financial datasets Lead enterprise-wide financial planning processes, including long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into financial plans and measurable outcomes Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support growth initiatives, investments, and operational decisions Serve as a key advisor on profitability, pricing strategy, and resource allocation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
12–15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant focus in FP&A
5–10+ years in leadership roles within financial planning or corporate finance
Experience supporting executive-level decision-making in a mid-to-large organization
Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers
Executive presence with excellent communication and storytelling skills
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Experience with planning and analytics tools (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI)
High level of intellectual curiosity, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building and developing teams
Strong ethics and integrity
Attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred
Industry experience (e.g., distribution, healthcare, or relevant sector) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide financial planning processes, including long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts
Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into financial plans and measurable outcomes
Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support growth initiatives, investments, and operational decisions
Serve as a key advisor on profitability, pricing strategy, and resource allocation
Develop and oversee management reporting packages, including KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis
Deliver insights on financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Drive accountability across business units through performance reviews and financial transparency
Enhance reporting capabilities through automation and data visualization tools
Build and maintain robust forecasting models to project revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making under uncertainty
Continuously improve forecasting accuracy and planning processes
Partner with operations, sales, and other functional leaders to align financial plans with business drivers
Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering analytical rigor and strategic thinking
Collaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning outputs
Support capital planning, investment analysis, and ROI evaluation
Provide recommendations on capital deployment, cost optimization, and margin improvement
Evaluate M&A opportunities, including financial modeling, due diligence support, and integration planning
Lead the evolution of FP&A tools, systems, and processes (e.g., planning systems, BI tools)
Drive standardization, scalability, and efficiency in financial planning processes
Champion data integrity and governance across financial datasets