Vice President of Business Planning and Performance Management

Vice President of Business Planning and Performance Management
About the Role
The Vice President of Business Planning and Performance Management will lead the company’s business planning, performance management, and strategic execution processes. This executive will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and senior leadership to translate company priorities into actionable plans, track progress against goals, and help teams make informed decisions as business conditions evolve.
This role combines strategic planning, business performance analysis, operating reviews, and cross-functional coordination. The VP will establish clear planning frameworks, strengthen accountability, and ensure leaders have timely, reliable insight into business results, risks, and opportunities.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in business planning, performance management, strategy, or a related function, with significant management and executive leadership experience. This leader can connect company-wide objectives to measurable outcomes, influence senior stakeholders, and drive disciplined execution across the organization.
What You’ll Do
1. Business Planning and Strategic Alignment
Lead annual and long-range business planning processes in partnership with executive leadership.
Translate company strategy into business plans, priorities, milestones, and measurable objectives.
Align functional and departmental plans with company-wide goals and available resources.
Review and refine plans as market conditions, performance, and company priorities change.
2. Performance Management Frameworks
Develop and maintain company-wide performance frameworks, metrics, and review processes.
Establish clear definitions, ownership, and reporting standards for key performance indicators.
Ensure performance measures connect daily operations with strategic and financial outcomes.
Improve consistency and accountability across teams in setting and tracking objectives.
3. Business Performance Analysis
Monitor business results, identify trends, and assess performance against plans and targets.
Analyze variances, risks, and emerging issues, and recommend practical actions to address them.
Provide leaders with clear insight into business drivers, opportunities, and areas requiring attention.
Use quantitative and qualitative information to evaluate performance and inform decisions.
4. Operating Reviews and Executive Reporting
Lead regular business reviews with executive leaders and functional teams.
Prepare concise reporting on progress, performance, risks, and key decisions.
Ensure review discussions lead to clear actions, ownership, and follow-through.
Present business outlooks and recommendations to senior leadership and, where appropriate, the board.
5. Cross-Functional Execution
Coordinate strategic initiatives that require collaboration across departments.
Clarify goals, responsibilities, dependencies, and timelines for key business priorities.
Identify obstacles to execution and work with leaders to resolve them.
Promote effective communication and coordination across functions.
6. Scenario Planning and Business Insights
Evaluate alternative business scenarios and assess their implications for company priorities and performance.
Identify potential changes in market, customer, operational, or resource conditions that could affect plans.
Support leadership in assessing trade-offs and adapting plans as new information becomes available.
Develop recommendations that balance short-term performance with long-term objectives.
7. Planning Processes and Systems
Establish scalable processes for business planning, goal setting, performance reviews, and reporting.
Improve the quality, consistency, and timeliness of business data used in decision-making.
Implement appropriate planning and performance management tools to support organizational growth.
Document processes, roles, and standards to strengthen planning discipline.
8. Executive Partnership and Team Leadership
Advise executive leaders on business performance, strategic priorities, and execution challenges.
Partner with department heads to strengthen ownership of plans and performance outcomes.
Build, lead, and develop business planning and performance management teams.
Mentor team members and establish a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Extensive professional experience in business planning, performance management, corporate strategy, operations, or a related function, with significant management and executive leadership experience.
Proven ability to lead enterprise or business unit planning processes tied to strategic objectives.
Demonstrated experience developing performance metrics, reporting frameworks, and management review processes.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret business results, identify trends, and recommend actions.
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and driving progress across multiple teams.
Ability to translate company priorities into clear goals, plans, milestones, and measures of success.
Strong understanding of business operations, financial performance, and organizational decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex business information clearly to executives and functional leaders.
Experience improving planning processes, performance systems, and organizational accountability.
Proven ability to build and develop teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a practical, results-oriented approach.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred; an MBA or other relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
Why Join Us
Strategic Influence: Help turn company strategy into clear plans and measurable outcomes.
Business Impact: Give leaders the insight and accountability needed to improve performance.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate important priorities across teams and functions.
Build for Scale: Establish planning and performance processes that support organizational growth.
Executive Partnership: Work closely with senior leadership to guide decisions and execution.
Compensation Range
Base Salary: To be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and the overall compensation structure.
Additional compensation may include performance-based annual incentives, executive bonus opportunities, and/or equity-based compensation, depending on the role’s scope and the company’s compensation policies.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional Training & Development
Leadership Development Opportunities
Wellness Resources

Work arrangement
Yes