VP of Business Finance

VP of Business Finance
Core Responsibilities:
Lead business finance function for a business unit, division, or enterprise with full accountability for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partnering
Partner with business unit leaders (GM, President, BU Head) to drive financial performance, strategic decision-making, and value creation
Own business unit P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
Drive annual operating plan (AOP) and rolling forecast processes for the business unit including revenue, expense, headcount, and profitability planning
Provide financial analysis and business partnering to support strategic initiatives including pricing, product launches, market expansion, M&A, and cost optimization
Lead variance analysis and performance reporting to explain actuals vs. plan/forecast and identify root causes and corrective actions
Develop business cases and financial models for strategic investments, capital allocation, and growth opportunities
Partner with corporate FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, and Tax to ensure alignment and accurate financial data flows
Establish business finance governance framework including planning calendars, reporting standards, and performance management processes
Lead business finance team including finance managers, analysts, and business partners supporting the business unit
Drive financial systems and analytics including EPM platforms, BI tools, and self-service reporting capabilities
Support business unit leadership with decision support including pricing decisions, investment analysis, resource allocation, and strategic trade-offs
Manage business unit financial risk including margin risk, cost risk, and working capital management
Partner with Sales and Operations to drive revenue growth, margin optimization, and operational efficiency
Establish business finance metrics and KPIs to track financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic progress
Drive cost management and profitability improvement initiatives including cost optimization, margin expansion, and efficiency gains
Support M&A activities including due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition financial management
Represent business finance with executive leadership, corporate functions, and business stakeholders
Typical Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred
18+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, business finance, or finance leadership
10+ years in senior business finance leadership roles (VP, SVP, Director) with business unit or division scope
Deep expertise in financial planning, business partnering, financial analysis, and strategic decision support
Strong knowledge of FP&A methodologies, financial modeling, business case development, and performance management
Proven track record partnering with business leaders to drive financial performance and value creation
Experience in relevant verticals (technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, telecommunications)
Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence; ability to influence business unit leaders, CFO, and executive team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, and data-driven decision-making
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial planning systems, and BI tools
Experience managing business finance teams (10–50+ people) supporting complex business units
Strong business acumen with ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations
Willingness to travel as needed for business reviews, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement
Key Metrics:
Business unit revenue growth and profitability (EBITDA, operating margin)
Forecast accuracy (revenue, expense, EBITDA variance to actual)
Budget vs. actual performance and variance explanation quality
Business partner satisfaction and stakeholder feedback
Strategic initiative support and business case quality
Margin optimization and cost management impact
Working capital efficiency (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
Business finance team performance and retention
Financial systems adoption and data quality
Decision support impact (timeliness, actionability of insights)
Capital allocation ROI and investment returns
Business unit financial health and value creation

Work arrangement
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