Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Senior Vice President, Global FP&A – Denver, Colorado

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Vice President, Finance, Planning and Analysis, serves as a strategic business partner responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and decision support across the company. This executive will lead a team of 100+ global finance professionals, supporting strategic finance, corporate functions, regions and products. As a key leader of the finance team, the SVP FP&A collaborates closely with senior management, business units, and functional leaders to optimize financial performance, enhance forecasting accuracy, and drive informed business decisions.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FP&A team, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
• In collaboration with the CFO and Executive Team, develop and execute the company’s financial strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range planning.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial modeling to drive an understanding of the short and long-term financial (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) implications for significant business decisions and/or investments.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the FP&A function, leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics.
• Benchmark and evaluate the company's performance against industry peers and competitors.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead and present the recurring forecasting process, driving insights into forward-looking performance, including alternate scenarios and contingency plans.  Strong focus on predictable results and strong cash flow generation. 
• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate investment decisions, capital allocation, and resource allocation.
• Create a culture of FP&A excellence where the function is viewed as a strategic partner on financial matters, providing guidance and assistance to all functional groups as needed.
• Build cross-functional relationships and serve as a thought partner across all regions and business functions.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high performing team.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and economic factors that impact financial performance.
• Assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives and M&A activities. Supports all acquisition activity, including due diligence and post-merger integration.

Role Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or related field. CPA/CFA a plus. Master’s degree in accounting or MBA strongly preferred
• A minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in finance, including 5+ years in a senior corporate finance leadership role
• Proven success leading global FP&A and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization and ability to influence at all levels
• Strategic mindset and a track record of driving financial performance
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize and interpret large amounts of data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information to senior management and key stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial software and tools
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to think creatively and proactively
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and customer-focused, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

04-14-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.