Vice President Finance

Finatal; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal seeks a proven VP of Finance to lead FP&A and operational finance across a multi-site footprint approaching $1B+ in revenue. This is a high-visibility role reporting to the CFO with exposure to private equity sponsors, the Board, and lenders.

You will own the organization-wide rolling forecast, annual budget, and long-range strategic financial model, ensuring alignment with growth and value creation objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, PE exposure preferred.
• Experience in wholesale distribution or multi-state industrial environments.
• Experience scaling businesses near or above $1B in revenue.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own the rolling forecast, annual budget, and long-range financial model.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages for execs and PE sponsors.
• Standardize metrics across branches for actionable unit economics.
• Lead ROI tracking and pro forma modeling for strategic initiatives.
• Partner with CAO on cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
• Own ERP platform governance and automation of finance processes.
• Build and scale Power BI dashboards for leadership and sponsors.
• Support M&A activity: modeling, integration planning, reporting.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A and analytics team.

Skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Power BI

M&A diligence

Cash flow management

Board reporting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP proficiency

Power BI

Job description

VP of Finance - PE-Backed Industrial Distribution ($1B+ Revenue)

A leading PE-backed wholesale distribution platform is seeking a VP of Finance to lead FP&A and operational finance across a multi-site footprint approaching $1B+ in revenue. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO, with significant exposure to private equity sponsors, the Board, and lenders

What You Will Do

• Own the organization-wide rolling forecast, annual budget, and long-range strategic financial model, ensuring alignment with growth and value creation objectives
• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages for the executive team and PE sponsors, with clear narratives on variances, KPIs, and key business drivers
• Standardize financial performance metrics across all branch locations, giving divisional leaders actionable unit-level economics
• Lead ROI tracking and pro forma modeling for strategic initiatives including pricing, cost optimization, and operational investments
• Partner closely with the Chief Accounting Officer on cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital performance
• Serve as the financial champion for the ERP platform, partnering with IT and Operations to enhance workflows and automate finance processes
• Build and scale Power BI dashboards translating transactional data into real-time insights for leadership and PE sponsors
• Support M&A activity including financial modeling, pro forma development, integration planning, data mapping, and standardized reporting for acquisitions
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A and financial analytics function

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required, Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with 3-5 years in a senior finance role (VP or Senior Director) within a PE-backed portfolio company strongly preferred
• Proven experience in wholesale distribution or multi-state industrial environments, with strong understanding of high-volume, multi-location operating models
• Experience scaling businesses approaching or exceeding $1B in revenue
• Deep expertise in financial modeling including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI/pro forma analysis
• Familiarity with M&A environments including diligence, modeling, or post-close integration
• Experience preparing materials for Boards, lenders, and PE sponsors in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Advanced data mastery, with the ability to leverage ERP and Power BI to build automated data pipelines