Job Description
Our client, a leading investment firm, is searching for a Vice President of Finance to join their leadership team. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to build and lead finance operations from the ground up within a fast-scaling organization.
As the dedicated finance leader for a newly launched business division, the VP Finance will be responsible for setting up the full finance infrastructure, developing financial models and long-range plans, ensuring strong operational execution, and serving as a strategic partner to leadership and investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish finance policies, controls, and reporting frameworks in line with investor and audit requirements.
- Stand up end-to-end finance operations in partnership with platform teams.
- Oversee accounting processes, high-volume transactions, and intercompany activities.
Strategic Planning & Investor Partnership
Build and maintain the financial model; lead three-year planning and annual budgeting cycles.Develop board and investor materials, aligning forecasts with strategic objectives.Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform strategic decisions.Finance Operations
Implement foundational finance processes.Drive cash flow forecasting and liquidity management in partnership with Treasury.Ensure accurate, timely reporting and meaningful KPIs for leadership.Business Partnering
Collaborate with Procurement, Demand Planning, and other business units to support category management, supplier negotiations, and capital planning.Partner with FP&A and ERP teams to align reporting, planning, and systems.Team Leadership
Build and develop a small, dedicated finance team while leveraging shared services.Foster a culture of agility, accountability, and investor-grade performance.Profile & Experience
15+ years in finance leadership, with strong FP&A and operational finance experience.Proven track record in entity stand-ups, high-growth environments, or transformation contexts.Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and investor reporting.Hands-on experience with accounting operations (close cycles, AP, capex, intercompany).Experience partnering with procurement and planning functions.Previous private equity or platform experience strongly preferred.Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CPA a plus.