[Remote] Vice President of Financial Planning Analysis

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team. This role will lead the evolution of the finance function to enhance forecasting accuracy, strengthen business visibility, and improve decision support across the organization.ResponsibilitiesPartner directly with the CFO on global enterprise-wide financial planning, business performance management, and strategic initiativesServe as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing objective analysis and recommendations that influence business decisionsSupport strategic investments, growth initiatives, capital deployment decisions, and organizational prioritization effortsDevelop financial frameworks that connect operational performance to enterprise value creationLead the annual operating plan, rolling forecast process, long-range strategic plan, and scenario modeling activitiesBuild and refine forecasting methodologies that incorporate commercial trends, operational drivers, market conditions, and investment plansDrive accountability across functions by establishing clear planning assumptions, ownership structures, and performance expectationsEnhance the organization's ability to identify emerging risks and opportunities through forward-looking analytics and performance indicatorsImprove forecast reliability while increasing transparency around key business drivers and outcomesPartner with commercial leadership to evaluate revenue trends, pricing dynamics, product mix, market opportunities, and customer profitabilityCollaborate with operations and supply chain teams to assess manufacturing performance, inventory strategies, capacity utilization, productivity initiatives, and cost optimization opportunitiesDevelop meaningful analyses that connect demand planning, production capabilities, margin performance, cash generation, and working capital efficiencyProvide financial insight supporting product launches, investment decisions, and operational improvement programsLead the preparation of financial and operating reviews for executive leadership, board-level discussions, and external stakeholdersDeliver concise, decision-oriented analysis focused on performance drivers, business implications, and recommended actionsEstablish consistent metrics, definitions, and reporting standards across regions and functional organizationsElevate management reporting beyond historical results by emphasizing future performance and strategic implicationsBuild, mentor, and develop a high-performing global FP&A organizationStreamline planning and reporting processes while improving analytical depth and business partnership capabilitiesChampion continuous improvement initiatives related to data quality, business intelligence, planning systems, and reporting automationFoster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and constructive challenge within the finance teamDrive adoption of modern planning tools and analytical capabilities that support scalable growthSkillsFifteen or more years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, business finance, or related disciplinesDemonstrated success supporting complex global manufacturing operationsStrong understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis, inventory management, capital investment evaluation, and working capital optimizationExperience leading enterprise budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and performance management processesAbility to translate operational and commercial activity into meaningful financial outcomes and actionable business recommendationsProven capability influencing senior executives and cross-functional leadership teamsAdvanced financial modeling, planning systems, ERP, business intelligence, and analytical skillsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience within medical device, life sciences, healthcare products, or other highly regulated manufacturing environmentsBackground in private equity-backed or high-growth organizationsExposure to operational transformation, margin expansion initiatives, manufacturing optimization, or supply chain improvement programsExperience implementing or enhancing FP&A technologies, reporting infrastructure, and data governance frameworksMBA, CPA, CFA, CMA, or similar professional designationCompany OverviewRobert Half provides staffing, recruiting, finance, and accounting services. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Hessen, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.roberthalf.de.