SVP Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

The Senior Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis is an enterprise finance leader responsible for leading the strategic financial planning, forecasting, budgeting processes, and performance management for Freeman. This role collaborates with Executive Leadership and business leaders to drive enterprise priorities and long-term financial performance. This position supports the Finance team and is based in Dallas, TX with a hybrid schedule (generally 2–3 days per week in-office).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing team of FP&A people leaders and individual contributors, fostering a culture of accountability, strategic thinking and talent development.
• Lead cross-functional teams on complex enterprise-level projects and drive successful outcomes through credible leadership and influence, rather than formal authority.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Leadership by providing strategic analysis, financial guidance and decision support.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of Board, Executive Leadership, lender, and business management reporting, ensuring timely, insightful, and executive-ready financial communications.
• Partner with Accounting and enterprise-wide business leaders to evaluate consolidated financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations that improve results.
• Champion continuous improvement of enterprise financial planning, reporting, and performance management processes to enhance decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with the company's Executive Leadership to develop appropriate and effective scorecards and KPIs that align operational execution with strategic business objectives.
• Oversee the financial analysis, reporting, and governance of enterprise investment initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate executive presentations for Chief Officers and other key leaders.
• Develop financial modeling and scenario analysis supporting strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing, Buy/Lease decisions, and long-term planning.
• Support enterprise cash flow planning and liquidity forecasting to support working capital management, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of progressively increasing roles and responsibilities in finance.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience leading a Financial Planning & Analysis team.
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence senior and executive leaders across the enterprise.
• Thorough understanding of financial accounting and reporting required under GAAP.
• Experience leading Financial Planning & Analysis processes in alignment with strategic planning initiatives.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization, including the executive level.
• Ability to maintain cross-functional partnerships with all levels within the organization in a professional and competent manner.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required.
• Prior experience using SAP, or another ERP package preferred.
• Prior experience using Hyperion Planning preferred.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written and verbal communications.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus.

Benefits

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following (specific benefits may vary by region):

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Schedule

Hybrid schedule — generally requires work in-office 2–3 days per week. Position is based in Dallas, TX.