Global VP of FP&A

The Opportunity: A private equity backed global manufacturing business is seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the development of its FP&A function and support its growth. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will partner with senior management to strengthen financial visibility, improve operating performance, and translate strategic priorities into results. This position combines strategic influence with direct involvement in financial modeling, planning, and analysis. The successful candidate will build the team, processes, and reporting capabilities needed to support a global manufacturing organization, while bringing greater discipline to forecasting, resource allocation, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities: Build and lead a scalable FP&A function, establishing responsibilities, processes, and reliable financial reporting across international operations. Own annual budgeting, ongoing forecasting, and long term planning, connecting financial expectations to business drivers and manufacturing priorities. Lead cash flow forecasting and partner with stakeholders to improve working capital management, liquidity visibility, and the quality of financial projections. Act as a partner to the CFO and executive team, turning complex financial information into recommendations that inform business decisions. Establish performance reviews with manufacturing and regional leaders, explaining variances, identifying risks and opportunities, and reinforcing accountability for financial commitments. Support value creation initiatives through analysis of revenue growth, pricing, profitability, plant performance, production costs, and investment returns, with a focus on EBITDA improvement. Develop executive reporting, dashboards, and performance measures that provide a consistent view of results and highlight actions required to achieve business objectives. Improve financial systems, planning tools, automation, and data visualization to increase reporting efficiency, strengthen data consistency, and improve forecast accuracy. Support acquisition evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning, working closely with internal stakeholders and private equity partners. Recruit, develop, and lead a strong FP&A team, setting clear expectations and building a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline required. An MBA or other advanced degree is strongly preferred. At least 12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles, including leadership within global manufacturing organizations. Private equity experience is preferred. Experience building or improving finance capabilities during periods of growth, organizational change, business separation, or broader transformation. Financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case development skills, with the ability to evaluate manufacturing costs, product margins, capital investments, and strategic alternatives. Demonstrated ability to establish effective planning processes, improve financial visibility, and translate analysis into actions that support profitability and operating performance. Experience using ERP, financial planning, and business intelligence tools to improve reporting and decision making. Clear communication skills and confidence engaging executive leadership, boards, and investors, alongside a practical approach to working across geographies, cultures, and time zones. Why This RoleThis is an opportunity to shape a global manufacturing finance function, work closely with the CFO, and influence both strategic decisions and daily execution. The role offers exposure to business transformation, performance improvement, and acquisition activity, with responsibility for building capabilities that support growth.