VP, Financial Planning and Analysis

The Boyd Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 270,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Paid Parental Leave

6 holidays annually

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & V

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Education opportunities

Uniform stipend

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass seeks a strategic Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the FP&A function and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You’ll drive planning, forecasting, and capital decisions while building a high-performing Finance Business Partner team.

Responsibilities include partnering with executives, translating enterprise priorities into actionable financial plans, and advancing automation to scale FP&A across the organization.

Qualifications

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Deep financial acumen in planning, forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and translate insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and scale the Finance Business Partner organization.
• Provide financial counsel and challenge to senior leadership.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and forecasting across businesses and functions.
• Manage financial performance rhythm with reviews, KPI analysis, and variance review.
• Drive capital investment evaluation and business case development.
• Improve FP&A processes through automation and standardization.

Skills

Executive communication

Financial planning

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Scenario analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting / business

CPA

MBA

Job description

Company: Gerber Collision & GlassGreat Teams Don’t Happen by AccidentBuilt with Intent. Driven by YOU.At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.Ready to grow with a team that’s built for your success? Apply today.Our Commitment:The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our \"Greater Team\" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.Job Description:Job SummaryThe Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis is a senior Finance leader responsible for financial planning, performance management, Finance Business Partnership, and strategic decision support across assigned businesses and functions. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, this executive serves as a trusted financial advisor to business and functional leadership, translating enterprise priorities into actionable financial and operating plans and providing the insights, recommendations, and decision support required to improve business performance and achieve financial objectives.Through leadership of the Finance Business Partner organization, the Vice President builds and develops a high-performing team that provides proactive financial leadership across the organization. This role establishes a consistent and scalable approach to Finance Business Partnership, strengthens the capabilities of the team, and ensures Finance resources are effectively deployed to support the needs and priorities of the business.Working closely with business leaders and enterprise FP&A, the Vice President leads planning and forecasting, business performance management, financial modeling and scenario analysis, and identification of financial risks and opportunities across assigned areas. The Vice President serves as a senior point of contact for Finance, bringing together financial and operational perspectives to challenge assumptions, improve accountability, and translate financial insights into actions that improve operating and financial performance.Key Job ResponsibilitiesFinance Business Partner Leadership & Organizational Capability – Lead, develop, and bring together the Finance Business Partner organization, establishing a consistent and scalable approach to financial partnership across the business. Build team capability through coaching, development, clear expectations, and effective deployment of resources, enabling Finance Business Partners to provide proactive, value-added support to business and functional leadership.Financial Leadership & Business Partnership – Serve as the senior Finance partner to assigned business and functional leaders, providing financial counsel, insights, and constructive challenge to support business decisions, improve performance, and achieve financial objectives. Develop a deep understanding of business and operational performance drivers and translate financial information into actionable recommendations.Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across assigned businesses and functions in alignment with the Company's enterprise planning framework. Partner with business leaders to translate operating priorities, workforce requirements, productivity expectations, and strategic initiatives into integrated financial plans and forecasts.Business Performance Management – Lead the financial performance management rhythm across assigned areas, including business reviews, management reporting, KPI analysis, variance analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities. Partner with business leadership to identify performance gaps, understand underlying drivers, and establish actions to improve results.Strategic Financial Analysis & Decision Support – Provide leadership for financial modeling, scenario analysis, business case development, and decision support for significant business and enterprise initiatives. Evaluate financial and operational alternatives and provide recommendations that support growth, productivity, profitability, and effective resource deployment.Capital Investment & Business Initiative Support – Support capital investment and significant business decisions through financial modeling, business case development, scenario analysis, and performance measurement of approved investments. Partner with enterprise Finance and business leaders to ensure financial impacts are appropriately reflected in operating and financial plans.FP&A Process & Capability Improvement – Identify and lead opportunities to improve financial reporting, forecasting, analytics, systems, and FP&A processes. Champion increased automation, standardization, transparency, and use of data to improve the effectiveness and scalability of financial decision support.Required Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with 12+ years of progressive Finance or FP&A experience and demonstrated leadership of FP&A and/or Finance Business Partner teams.Deep financial acumen and expertise in financial planning, forecasting, performance management, financial modeling, and scenario analysis.Demonstrated ability to partner with senior operational leaders, understand key business and financial performance drivers, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.Strong business judgment with the ability to constructively challenge assumptions, influence decisions, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership.Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams and establish effective cross-functional partnerships.Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced organization while driving financial discipline, accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.Preferred Education and/or ExperienceCPA, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional designation.Experience in automotive collision repair, multi-site services, or another geographically dispersed operating environment.Experience with acquisitions, integrations, and significant business transformation initiatives.Experience supporting executive leadership in a publicly traded, multi-location organization in the US and CanadaExperience supporting executive and Board-level financial reporting, planning, and business performance discussions.Other Requirements Travel, physical requirements, etc.Ability to travel up to 20% throughout the United States and Canada.Valid passport required.Benefits That Drive Your SuccessGerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week6 paid holidays annuallyMedical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1401(k) Retirement Plan with company matchEmployer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life InsuranceAdditional Voluntary Life InsuranceContinuing Education OpportunitiesFree Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annuallyAnnual Voluntary Uniform StipendVoluntary Daily Pay option availableAbout UsGerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.AI Disclosure Statement:At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.Compensation Details:SALARY$270,000 - $315,000 / YearCompensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.Supplemental Pay:This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiativesCandidates are required to be in the Chicagoland area with 3-4x per week in our Rosemont, IL office