Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (Telecom)

About Your Role Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a hands‑on, builder‑oriented finance leader responsible for establishing and scaling the company’s FP&A function. This role will design and implement best‑in‑class planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and private equity sponsors. The VP of FP&A will play a critical role in creating financial visibility, driving accountability, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making to support value creation. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Build & Lead the FP&A Function Design, stand up, and lead the FP&A function, including organizational structure, processes, and governance Establish core planning cadences (annual budget, rolling forecasts, long‑range plan) from inception Implement scalable tools, systems, and reporting frameworks to support growth and complexity Develop standardized financial definitions, KPIs, and performance metrics across the business Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead the company’s first fully integrated annual budgeting process, partnering cross‑functionally Build and maintain dynamic, driver‑based forecasting models to improve visibility and accuracy Create long‑range financial plans aligned with strategic priorities and sponsor expectations Performance Reporting & Analysis Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages from scratch, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for senior leadership Establish reporting discipline and consistency across the business Private Equity Sponsor Support Build board‑level reporting materials and investor communications from the ground up Serve as a key liaison to private equity sponsors, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful updates Support value creation initiatives, diligence efforts, refinancing, and eventual exit readiness Strategic Finance & Decision Support Partner with executive and operational leaders to evaluate investments, pricing strategies, and cost initiatives Develop robust financial models to support M&A, capital allocation, and strategic planning Process Improvement & Systems Assess current‑state capabilities and implement improved processes, controls, and workflows Lead the selection and implementation of FP&A tools and systems as needed Driving automation and reducing manual processes to improve speed and accuracy Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred) 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong emphasis on FP&A leadership Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming an FP&A function or finance infrastructure Experience in private equity‑backed, high‑growth, or transformation environments strongly preferred Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a hands‑on capacity Telecommunications industry experience preferred Spectrotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrotel