Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Ribbon Communications Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbon Communications Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis based in Plano, Texas. This role is critical in shaping the business strategy by overseeing financial forecasting, management reporting, and leading a global team.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in FP&A, advanced modeling skills, and an MBA or relevant degree. A competitive salary range of $190,000 – $240,000 annually is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A.
• Proven experience in managing quarterly guidance for revenue and profitability.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into clear business implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Serve as a strategic partner to CFO and CEO.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on financial planning processes.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Excel-based financial modeling

P&L management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Planful

Job description

Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a strategic role in business planning and analysis, financial forecasting, and management reporting across the company. The role will report to the CFO and lead a global team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, including annual budgets, monthly performance reports, quarterly guidance, and long‑range planning
• Serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO and CEO providing comprehensive P&L analysis, cross functional collaboration with operational teams, and actionable insights to support decision making
• Drive an efficient and effective financial planning process aligned with the company’s strategic priorities
• Lead the global budgeting and forecasting process, including quantitative analysis around key business drivers and assumptions
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A processes, including forecasting, scenario planning, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Build and maintain complex financial models develop meaningful business insights and practical recommendations
• Support department tracking of budgets and coordinate with key stakeholders to actively seek opportunities to improve tools and processes
• Maintain dashboards of key performance metrics and monitor business performance
• Deliver reports, analytics, and insights for a corporate perspective of performance against the budget and forecast
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis in support of Board of Directors presentations and discussions
• Identify and drive cross‑functional initiatives to improve processes, systems, and automation to enable efficiency and help the business scale
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on growth initiatives, including new product launches, business model changes, and M&A
• Drive cross‑functional alignment on financial planning processes and support adhoc analysis for business leaders

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, including within a public, high‑growth technology company.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics combined with a strong track record of achievement.
• Proven experience establishing and managing quarterly guidance for revenue and profitability.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel‑based financial modeling and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience managing a global P&L across multiple business units and regions.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize large, complex data sets into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation), with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear business implications.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and follow‑through, with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and scale high‑performing teams.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative capabilities, paired with strong executive presence.
• Experience with financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, and Planful is a plus.
• CPA preferred.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this full‑time position in all geographic locations is $190,000.00 – $240,000.00 annually. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skills and education. The compensation package also includes eligibility for an incentive plan and comprehensive benefits, subject to applicable requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. US citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.