VP of Finance & FP&A Leader - Strategy & Forecasting

Vaco by Highspring; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic finance initiatives. This role partners with executive leadership to drive performance and oversee risk analyses while leading a high-performing finance team.

The successful candidate will own budgeting, develop financial models, and deliver KPI reporting with executive-level insights. Strong leadership, communication, and corporate reporting experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or financial management experience.
• Financial services, banking, credit union, or related industry experience.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Hands-on CECL modeling and reporting experience.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting and data automation tools.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• CPA, CFA, and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience presenting financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and boards preferred.
• Background in profitability analysis, asset/liability management, and enterprise financial reporting preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Financial Planning & Analysis team.
• Own the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, strategic recommendations, and business performance analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models, KPI reporting, profitability analyses, and executive reporting packages.
• Oversee organizational and product profitability reporting, ensuring accurate and actionable insights.
• Manage and enhance the CECL model, including monthly calculations, scenario analysis, reporting, and committee presentations.
• Lead audit, regulatory exam, and model validation support activities.
• Drive report automation and business intelligence initiatives using Power BI, SQL, and other reporting tools.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial databases, reporting systems, and management reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Executive presentation

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/CFA/MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Unknown is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic finance initiatives. This role partners with executive leadership to drive performance and oversee risk analyses while leading a high-performing finance team.

The successful candidate will own budgeting, develop financial models, and deliver KPI reporting with executive-level insights. Strong leadership, communication, and corporate reporting experience are essential.