Overview
There's never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs. From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus' success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action.
Summary
The Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading the company's enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes. This role serves as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership, providing insight into financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities to support informed decision-making and long-term business objectives. The VP, FP&A will oversee budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and KPI development while building and leading a high-performing FP&A team.
Responsibilities
• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the organization. • Establish financial planning frameworks, assumptions, timelines, and governance to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Partner with executive and functional leaders to align financial plans with operational and strategic priorities. • Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. • Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting. • Provide scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and decision support for leadership. • Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into actionable insights. • Collaborate closely with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial reporting and FP&A outputs. • Drive cost management, productivity, and profitability analysis across the organization. • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team through coaching, goal setting, and performance management. • Improve FP&A processes, models, and tools to enhance efficiency, scalability, and insight. • Partner with Finance and IT to optimize ERP and financial planning systems. • Ensure strong controls, data integrity, and compliance within FP&A processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required. MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred. 12+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including leadership experience. Proven experience supporting executive leadership in a complex, multi-functional organization. Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. Strong understanding of financial statements and operational drivers of business performance. Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with senior and executive leaders. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities. Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive presence. Proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools; advanced Excel skills required.
Why Work With Us
Supportive & Friendly Culture
Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Company paid Life Insurance
401k with Employer Contribution
Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
Additional perks including:
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Identity Theft Protection
Critical Illness Plans
Commuter Benefits
and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors
Travel Requirements
This position is required to travel as an essential function of this role due to the need for in-person interaction with customers, field partners, and/or business stakeholders. Travel may include local, regional, or national destinations and may be conducted via automobile, air, or other modes of transportation. All travel must be pre-approved in accordance with company policy and conducted in compliance with applicable safety and expense guidelines.
Pay Range
$180,000 - $200,000 annually
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