VP, Financial Planning

The VP Financial Planning FCC Compliance Solutions reports directly to the EVP Finance, FCC. Oversees the financial operations and strategy for FCC CS. This role involves managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and WK practices and policies, and supporting strategic initiatives to drive business growth. You will lead a team responsible for generating forecasts, analyzing trends, and creating financial models that will drive the organization's success. Your ability to interpret financial data and communicate actionable insights will be key to maximizing our business performance and growth.

This is a hybrid role. The VP Financial Planning is expected to be in the office at least 2 days a week and potentially more based on business requirements. Minneapolis or NYC locations preferred but potential flexibility with regards to other major WK office locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the business objectives of FCC CS. Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

• Manage Multiple P&Ls: Oversee and optimize financial performance across diverse geographic markets and multiple profit and loss statements, ensuring tailored strategies align with local market dynamics.

• Global Financial Oversight: Provide comprehensive financial oversight and support to international operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while addressing regional challenges and opportunities.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior management and other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.

• Cost Management: Monitor and control costs to ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with financial goals.

• Investment Analysis: Evaluate potential investments and strategic initiatives, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including external auditors, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration among regional finance teams to drive consistency in financial reporting and performance metrics across all operating units, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices.

• Strategic Market Insights: Analyze financial performance and market trends in various geographies to provide insights that inform strategic decision-making at the corporate level.

• Leadership and Vision: Provide the leadership and vision necessary to generate year-over-year growth in revenue, EBITA, and cash.

• Review and Preparation: Prepare and review VSP, business cases, budgets, LE forecasts, and acquisition proposals.

• Timely Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of annual budget, strategic planning, and monthly revenue, expense, and EBITA reports.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
 

Experience: 

• 15 years FP&A experience with a min 10 years leading teams and responsibility for financial operations for a revenue line of business

• Growing and diversifying a business through organic growth, corporate development initiatives, and change/expansion through alliances, joint ventures, and acquisitions (including M&A)

• Delivering results in a diverse and changing environment

• Evaluating the financial stability of potential acquisitions and divestments

• Working within a business that is heavily impacted/driven by technology and digital t