Director of Finance - FP&A
Vaco LLC
West Hartford, CT
Director of Finance - FP&A
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee strategic financial planning, performance analysis, and executive-level reporting. As a leader, you will deliver financial insights that support operational decisions, long-term planning, and business growth. The position plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and evaluating strategic investments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly revenue, sales, and operational performance reports.
Develop financial presentations and reporting packages for executive leadership and board-level audiences.
Monitor key performance indicators across revenue, costs, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
Establish and maintain effective financial models, reporting tools, and data analysis processes.
Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights on operational and financial performance.
Support pricing reviews, contract analysis, and financial evaluations for strategic initiatives.
Evaluate capital investment opportunities and assist with financial due diligence related to business initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting, planning, and analytical capabilities.
Ensure financial data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality while maintaining well-organized financial databases.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support leadership and department heads.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, including leadership responsibilities within a cost driven corporation..
Experience supporting financial planning and reporting within a complex operational or manufacturing environment preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic thinking capabilities.
Proven ability to lead initiatives while working hands-on with teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
Highly organized with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
Experience working within regulated or government-contract environments is a plus, not a must.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.