Overview

Company: Financial Services - Banking - FinTech Role: Senior Vice President, FP&A Salary: $250,000 - $300,000/annually Location: Bergen County, New Jersey (Onsite 4 days per week) About the Role: Our client, a technology focused financial services firm, is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee the organization's financial planning and analysis function. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to drive planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making while building a scalable FP&A organization.The role combines team leadership, business partnership, and financial strategy, with responsibility for developing processes, improving reporting capabilities, and providing actionable insights that support growth and operational performance. Responsibilities: Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning activities Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights, business performance analysis, and strategic recommendations Develop and enhance management reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance measurement frameworks Drive financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development to support key initiatives and investment decisions Identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends through analysis of financial and operational data Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A team and foster a strong business partnering culture across the organization Improve planning processes, forecasting accuracy, and reporting effectiveness through process enhancements and technology adoption Collaborate with finance, accounting, operations, and other business functions to align financial plans with organizational objectives Support executive presentations, board materials, and strategic planning discussions Evaluate and implement tools, systems, and analytics capabilities that improve decision support and business visibility Promote a data-driven approach to performance management and resource allocation Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred 15+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience Proven experience leading high-performing finance teams and partnering with executive leadership Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, business performance analysis, and strategic planning Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations Experience improving financial processes, reporting frameworks, and planning capabilities Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with financial systems, planning platforms, business intelligence tools, and analytics solutions Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced environment Strategic thinker with strong business acumen Collaborative and influential leader Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Comfortable navigating complexity and driving change across a growing organization By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents