Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

COMPANY:

A sports and entertainment company located in the Southeast US.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (VP, FP&A) will lead and evolve the FP&A function within the organization, overseeing financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for all businesses.

The VP of FP&A will serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership and ownership, delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, optimize financial performance, and ensure the organization’s long-term financial health.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in FP&A leadership, strong analytical skills, expertise in cash forecasting, and the ability to influence business outcomes through data-driven insights.

Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Strategic Planning and Forecasting:

Lead the development of annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
Create multi-year growth plans and financial forecasts to guide executive and ownership decisions.
Oversee short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting to support liquidity management and capital planning.
Implement and champion Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) processes to drive a disciplined, efficient planning culture.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership and ownership.
Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results and forecasts, providing actionable insights.
Develop advanced financial models to support scenario planning and strategic initiatives.

Performance Metrics:

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business performance and identify areas for improvement.
Analyze productivity drivers and recommend actions to optimize performance across the business.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with business unit leaders to provide insightful analysis that supports operational and strategic decisions.
Ensure alignment between financial strategies, operational goals, and organizational objectives.

Leadership and Team Development:

Lead and mentor within the finance team and management team across the organization, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and data analytics maturity.

Corporate Development:

Provide analytical support for corporate strategy, business development, capital planning, and other key initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience in FP&A or corporate finance roles.
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis tools.
Strong understanding of corporate performance management principles and U.S. GAAP.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders, executive leadership and ownership.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Intellectual agility to identify patterns, connect insights, and drive effective decision-making.
Growth orientation with a focus on identifying opportunities for business expansion and earnings growth.
Proficiency in modern SaaS-based analytics tools for planning, reporting, and forecasting.
Familiarity with Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) processes strongly preferred.
Strategic thinker who can operate both at a high level and dive into the details when needed.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive salary and benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Gregory Lynn Tennent
gltennent@CLCBsearch.com
704.377.0362