SVP, FP&A

Client: Information Services/Research FirmRole: SVP, FP&A (Interim to Hire)Pay Rate: $200/hr - $250/hr Location: Midtown, Manhattan (*Hybrid - 3 days a week in office - 2 days WFH*) Key Responsibilities Public Company Planning, Forecasting & Earnings Cycle Earnings & Board Preparation: Partner with the CFO, Corporate Controller, and Investor Relations to prepare quarterly earnings scripts, investor presentations, Q&A prep books, and Board of Directors decks.Public Guidance & Consensus: Lead the development of financial guidance provided to Wall Street analysts; monitor consensus estimates, analyze analyst models, and manage variance tracking against Wall Street expectations.Corporate Long-Range Planning: Drive the annual budgeting process, continuous 12-24 month rolling forecasts, and long-term 3-5 year financial strategies across all business units.Capital Allocation Strategy: Model strategic growth initiatives, M&A, share buyback programs, dividend policies, debt financing, and capital expenditure ROI to optimize total shareholder return (TSR). Cross-Functional Analytics & Commercial Strategy Operating Performance & KPIs: Establish, analyze, and communicate key operating metrics, non-GAAP metrics, unit economics, and operational trends across all revenue streams and business units.Scenario Planning & Risk Management: Develop high-level sensitivity models and scenario analyses to proactively manage macroeconomic exposure, inflation, foreign exchange (FX) risk, and operational shifts.Commercial Support: Partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Supply Chain leadership to refine pricing frameworks, cost structure optimization, and profitability by segment/geography. Governance, Compliance & Technology SOX & Internal Controls: Ensure strict compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines across all FP&A modeling, forecasting tools, data governance, and public reporting support processes.Finance Tech Stack Transformation: Lead the evaluation, deployment, and optimization of enterprise planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning, Hyperion/Oracle EPM, Pigment) and modern Business Intelligence tools to accelerate reporting speed and accuracy.Executive Leadership & Development: Recruit, retain, and elevate a high-performing, agile FP&A organization capable of scaling alongside global business operations. Qualifications & Requirements Must-Have Experience 15+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior executive leadership role (VP or SVP) within a publicly traded company.Direct involvement in the public company earnings cycle, including guidance setting, consensus tracking, investor engagement prep, and collaboration with Investor Relations.Demonstrated experience working with Boards of Directors, Audit Committees, and Wall Street coverage frameworks.Strong understanding of GAAP/non-GAAP reconciliations, SEC reporting requirements (10-K/10-Q support), and SOX internal control frameworks. Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.MBA and/or CFA / CPA strongly preferred. Technical & Leadership Skills EPM & ERP Expertise: Extensive hands-on and oversight experience with enterprise-grade EPM software (Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion/EPM, Workday Adaptive) and ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle).Corporate Finance Mastery: Expert financial modeling capabilities, deep familiarity with three-statement mechanics, debt covenant tracking, and corporate valuation techniques.Executive Communication: Exceptional verbal and written presentation skills-able to turn intricate financial analysis into compelling, clear executive and board-level narratives. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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