Vice President, FP&A

Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (6 month contract)

PE-Backed Business | Cleveland, Ohio

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed organization to appoint a Senior Vice President, FP&A. This is a critical leadership role, working closely with the CFO and executive team to drive financial strategy, performance, and enterprise-wide value creation.

The role sits at the center of decision-making, owning financial planning, performance management, and board-level insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, supporting commercial decisions, margin improvement, and growth initiatives
• Lead all core FP&A processes, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning
• Drive enterprise performance management, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and operational execution
• Deliver clear, actionable insight on business performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Own development of Board and investor reporting, including monthly reporting packages and executive materials
• Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities, and toolsets, leveraging modern technologies and automation
• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with commercial and operational leaders to track and deliver value creation initiatives

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to FP&A leadership
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence strategic outcomes
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and storytelling capabilities
• Experience within a PE-backed, transaction-driven, or high-growth environment is strongly preferred
• Track record of producing Board-level materials and executive presentations
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style with strong communication skills

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact role within a dynamic, investor-backed environment, offering direct exposure to executive leadership and sponsors. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, scaling the FP&A function, and driving long-term value creation.