Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (Telecom)

Responsibilities

• Build & Lead the FP&A Function
• Design, stand up, and lead the FP&A function, including organizational structure, processes, and governance
• Establish core planning cadences (annual budget, rolling forecasts, long-range plan) from inception
• Implement scalable tools, systems, and reporting frameworks to support growth and complexity
• Develop standardized financial definitions, KPIs, and performance metrics across the business
• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the company’s first fully integrated annual budgeting process, partnering cross-functionally
• Build and maintain dynamic, driver-based forecasting models to improve visibility and accuracy
• Create long-range financial plans aligned with strategic priorities and sponsor expectations
• Performance Reporting & Analysis
• Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages from scratch, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for senior leadership
• Establish reporting discipline and consistency across the business
• Private Equity Sponsor Support
• Build board-level reporting materials and investor communications from the ground up
• Serve as a key liaison to private equity sponsors, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful updates
• Support value creation initiatives, diligence efforts, refinancing, and eventual exit readiness
• Strategic Finance & Decision Support
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to evaluate investments, pricing strategies, and cost initiatives
• Develop robust financial models to support M&A, capital allocation, and strategic planning
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Assess current-state capabilities and implement improved processes, controls, and workflows
• Lead the selection and implementation of FP&A tools and systems as needed
• Driving automation and reducing manual processes to improve speed and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong emphasis on FP&A leadership
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming an FP&A function or finance infrastructure
• Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth, or transformation environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a hands-on capacity
• Telecommunications industry experience preferred