Jobs · Finance · Georgia

VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Nichols Cauley · Peachtree Corners, GA · 1 wk ago
FinanceFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Own the enterprise-wide annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic/capital plan across all business lines and legal entities.
  • Direct the design and governance of financial models supporting M&A diligence, acquisition economics, synergy analysis, purchase price allocation, and post-close integration.
  • Set the standard for actuals-vs-plan analysis enterprise-wide; translate variance into strategic recommendations for the CEO and CFO.
  • Partner with the CEO and CFO on capital allocation decisions, including organic investment vs. acquisition trade-offs.
  • Own financial reporting to investors, including recurring value-creation-thesis materials and ad hoc requests from the PE sponsor.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to lenders in accordance with the credit agreement's compliance calendar, including covenant reporting, financial statement delivery, and compliance certificates.
  • Direct preparation of recurring value-creation-thesis reporting, including but not limited to:
    • 13-week cash flow forecast
    • Leverage ratio calculation and covenant cushion analysis
    • Revenue and pro forma adjusted EBITDA performance against thesis, including add-back/adjustment governance
    • Working capital / cash conversion metrics
  • Own the monthly and quarterly executive/board reporting package: consolidated financials, KPI dashboards, and cross-business-line variance analysis.
  • Build board- and investment-committee-level materials communicating performance, risk, and strategic priorities.
  • Serve as the executive point of contact for ad hoc PE stakeholder requests, ensuring rapid, accurate turnaround under time pressure.
  • Develop and maintain the structure and standards for KPI reporting at both the corporate and entity levels.
  • Maintain and evolve the KPI reporting framework as new entities are acquired and integrated onto the platform.
  • Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, CFO, and entity/practice leaders on pricing, resource planning, and segment-level profitability.
  • Represent finance in executive leadership discussions on growth strategy, M&A scenario analysis and pipeline prioritization, and platform integration.
  • Influence enterprise decision-making by translating financial analysis into actionable strategic options for leadership.
  • Build and lead the FP&A function as the platform scales through acquisition, including building and managing a team as necessary.
  • Establish scalable FP&A processes, systems, and governance to support a growing, multi-entity platform.
  • Manage deliverable timelines and quality standards across the FP&A team enterprise-wide.

Qualifications

  • MBA, CPA, or CFA.
  • Deep ERP and planning-system expertise (NetSuite, Planful, Prophix, Adaptive, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar).
  • Significant prior experience in a PE-backed, roll-up, or platform company strongly preferred, including direct exposure to sponsor/board reporting, lender/credit agreement compliance reporting, and multi-entity consolidation from serial acquisitions.
  • Professional services or accounting-industry experience is a plus.

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Financial Acumen
  • Executive Presence
  • Board & Investor Communication
  • Lender & Covenant Compliance
  • KPI Reporting
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Acquisition Modeling
  • Capital Allocation

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with employer contributions of up to 4% of salary
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous paid time off and firm holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance for Employees and Dependents
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Childcare Assistance

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