VP Finance, FP&A

Justrite Manufacturing Co LLC; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A dynamic safety solutions company in Deerfield is seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead strategic financial initiatives. This role requires expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data governance, supporting a private-equity-backed organization. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience and strong leadership skills to influence executive stakeholders. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible work hours, and opportunities for career advancement, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience within a manufacturing-based business.
• Experience in a private-equity-owned environment preferred.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite and board-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating plan and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.
• Manage pricing strategy and provide financial leadership.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly board packages and executive presentations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data governance

Strategic planning

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Syteline

Job description

Overview

At Justrite Safety Group, we are a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our portfolio of companies delivers advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business grows, we seek top talent to join our team as we lead in revolutionizing industrial safety—ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. Safety is our passion.

The Contribution You’ll Bring to This Role

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis is a key strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise performance management, forecasting excellence, pricing strategy, and data governance across a complex multi-site manufacturing organization. Operating within a private-equity-backed environment, this role partners closely with the CFO, CEO, business unit leadership, and PE sponsors to ensure disciplined financial rigor, actionable insights, and alignment with the company’s value-creation objectives. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role drives thoughtful insights into the key drivers influencing business results, helps develop action plans that impact results, and drives robust planning rhythms that help forward-steer the enterprise.

About the Team

As a member of our Finance team, you’ll work with professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. At Justrite Safety Group, you’ll collaborate on impactful projects that drive business success. Our team values precision, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering results in a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to the company’s financial strength and strategic goals.

What You’ll Do at Justrite

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Lead the annual operating plan, long-range strategic planning, and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes
• Provide financial leadership to support private equity value-creation plans, including revenue growth, cost optimization, working capital improvement, and margin expansion
• Serve as the primary architect for financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment decisions (CapEx, M&A, commercial initiatives, pricing)
• Partner with PE sponsors on reporting, performance tracking, and strategic initiatives
• Performance Management, Analytics & Data Quality
• Lead robust variance analysis with actionable insights for executive leadership
• Oversee the creation of KPIs and dashboards that provide visibility into operational, commercial, and financial performance
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across financial systems and reporting processes; define data standards and partner with IT and business leaders to drive continuous improvement in data quality
• Implement best-in-class FP&A processes, systems, and tools to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency
• Operational Partnership
• Collaborate with BU Leadership and corporate functions (Commercial, Marketing, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.) to understand key growth drivers, cost-out/productivity initiatives, and key performance indicators
• Partner with commercial teams to forecast demand, evaluate pipeline health, support pricing actions, and measure ROI on commercial programs
• Provide financial support across multiple disciplines to help drive margin expansion and ensure strong cost controls are implemented across the enterprise
• Provide executive leadership over corporate pricing, including pricing structure, price realization, discount governance, and margin optimization
• Develop pricing analytics and models that enhance decision making as it pertains to customer, product, and channel profitability
• Work closely with Sales, Product Management, and Customer Service to implement price changes, monitor competitive dynamics, and ensure alignment to corporate strategy
• Support pricing KPIs and dashboards to drive disciplined, data-driven pricing decisions
• Private Equity Reporting & Stakeholder Management
• Prepare monthly/quarterly board packages and executive presentations that synthesize performance results with forward-looking insights
• Align internal reporting with private-equity sponsor requirements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness
• Support debt covenant reporting, lender requirements, and other financial compliance needs
• Partner with VP Corporate Business Development to support modeling needs for mergers and acquisitions as well as support synergy tracking post deal close
• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team capable of supporting a fast-paced, data-driven PE environment
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership
• Champion adoption of modern financial systems, business intelligence tools, and automation strategies

Your Skills & Expertise

To ensure success from day one, the following qualifications are required at a minimum:

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A leadership within a manufacturing-based business
• Experience working in a private-equity-owned environment strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of pricing strategy, commercial economics, and financial data governance
• Expert-level financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
• Proven ability to influence C-suite, business unit leadership, and board-level stakeholders
• Demonstrated success driving measurable operating and financial improvements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• Proficiency in financial consolidation software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Syteline, etc.)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed further in this role include:

• Advanced proficiency leveraging Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) is required
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong team orientation with the ability to work collaboratively
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment efficiently and effectively
• Project management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, tracking, reviewing, and ensuring completion of tasks by set deadlines
• Display follow-through on all tasks and readiness to do what it takes, with flexibility to work overtime if necessary to meet deadlines

Compensation

The position offers a competitive base salary range starting at $250,000. Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance total compensation when Justrite Safety Group and its business units achieve annual targets.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible hours, alternative work arrangements, a 401K plan with company match, disability insurance, generous paid time off, personal days, and an employee wellness program designed to support health and happiness. These options vary by role and business needs.

Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?

Justrite provides a platform to collaborate with top professionals in the safety field. The company’s commitment to excellence and innovation ensures you’ll be part of a team making a meaningful impact and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company and community.

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