VP Finance, FP&A
The Role
The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis is a key strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise performance management, forecasting excellence, pricing strategy, and data governance across a complex multi-site manufacturing organization.
Operating within a private-equity-backed environment, this role partners closely with the CFO, CEO, business unit leadership, and PE sponsors to ensure disciplined financial rigor, actionable insights, and alignment with the company’s value-creation objectives.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for driving thoughtful insights into the key drivers influencing business results, helping to develop action plans that impact results, and driving fulsome planning rhythms that help forward-steer the enterprise.
About the Team
As a member of our Finance team, you’ll be working with professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. At Justrite Safety Group, you'll work alongside some of the best in the industry, collaborating on impactful projects that drive business success.
Our team values precision, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering results. Together, we create a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful contributions to the company's financial strength and strategic goals.
What You’ll Do
Lead the annual operating plan, long-range strategic planning, and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes
Provide financial leadership to support private equity value-creation plans, including revenue growth, cost optimization, working capital improvement, and margin expansion
Serve as the primary architect for financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment decisions (CapEx, M&A, commercial initiatives, pricing)
Partner with PE sponsors on reporting, performance tracking, and strategic initiatives
Lead robust variance analysis with actionable insights for executive leadership
Oversee the creation of KPIs and dashboards that provide visibility into operational, commercial, and financial performance
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across financial systems and reporting processes; define data standards and partner with IT and business leaders to drive continuous improvement in data quality
Implement best-in-class FP&A processes, systems, and tools to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency
Collaborate with BU Leadership and corporate functions (Commercial, Marketing, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc...) to understand key growth drivers, cost out/productivity initiatives, and key performance indicators
Partner with commercial teams to forecast demand, evaluate pipeline health, support pricing actions, and measure ROI on commercial programs
Provide financial support across multiple disciplines to help drive margin expansion and ensure strong cost controls are implemented across the enterprise
Develop corporate pricing strategy and governance, including pricing structure, price realization, discount governance, and margin optimization
Work closely with Sales, Product Management, and Customer Service to implement price changes, monitor competitive dynamics, and ensure alignment to corporate strategy
Support pricing KPIs and dashboards to drive disciplined, data-driven pricing decisions
Prepare monthly/quarterly board packages and executive presentations that synthesize performance results with forward-looking insights
Align internal reporting with private-equity sponsor requirements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness
Support debt covenant reporting, lender requirements, and other financial compliance needs
Partner with VP Corporate Business Development to support modeling needs for mergers and acquisitions as well as support synergy tracking post deal close
Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team capable of supporting a fast-paced, data-driven PE environment
Foster a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership
Champion adoption of modern financial systems, business intelligence tools, and automation strategies
Your Skills and Expertise
12+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A leadership within a manufacturing-based business
Experience working in a private-equity-owned environment strongly preferred
Strong understanding of pricing strategy, commercial economics, and financial data governance
Expert-level financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
Promised ability to influence C-suite, business unit leadership, and board-level stakeholders
Demonstrated success driving measurable operating and financial improvements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
Proficiency in financial consolidation software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Syteline, etc.)
Additional Qualifications
Advanced proficiency leveraging Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc...)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities (coach, mentor, and develop staff)
Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
Strong team orientation with the ability to work collaboratively
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment efficiently and effectively
Project management skills, including experience creating, prioritizing, scheduling, tracking, reviewing, and ensuring completion of tasks by set deadlines
Display follow-through on all tasks and a readiness to do what it takes, flexibility, and willingness to work overtime, if necessary, to complete assignments and meet deadlines
Compensation
The position offers a competitive base salary range starting at $250,000. Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance.
Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.
Benefits
A competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance
Generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness
A 401K plan, complete with a company match
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?
As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions.
The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you’ll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.