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Director of FP&A

Vaco
$150,000.00 - $155,000.00 / yr
United States, Connecticut, Wallingford
May 07, 2026
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Or client, a well know national corporation, is looking for a Director of FP&A to partner closely with the President, CFO and leadership team. In this role, you'll lead financial planning, forecasting, and modeling efforts that help guide business decisions and support growth. This is a highly visible role where your insights will directly influence strategy and performance across the organization. You must be able to tell a story, not simply report numbers. What You'll Do Lead Financial Planning Own the budgeting and forecasting process, including long-range planning. You'll help leadership understand trends, risks, and opportunities so they can make informed decisions. Drive Insights & Analysis Take a deep dive into financial performance to identify what's working and what's not. You'll analyze many avenues, then turn those insights into actionable recommendations. Support Decision-Making Build and run scenario models to evaluate different business strategies. You'll present clear, data-backed recommendations to senior leadership. Partner Across the Business Work closely with teams across the organization to support planning and decision-making. You'll act as a trusted advisor and help bring financial clarity to operational strategies. Communicate Clearly Create presentations and dashboards that tell a clear financial story. Your ability to simplify complex information will be key. Improve Processes Look for ways to make financial systems and processes more efficient and effective. You'll lead initiatives that strengthen how the organization plans and manages performance. What We're Looking For 7+ years of experience in FP&A or a related field, ideally in a complex or fast-paced environment Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling Solid understanding of financial statements and core accounting concepts (GAAP) Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision-making Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and opportunities Advanced Excel, Tableau and/or Power BI skills Comfortable building presentations and communicating insights to executives A mindset focused on continuous improvement and problem-solving How You Work You're curious and always looking to tell a story You're data-driven and results-oriented You're comfortable navigating complex and sometimes ambiguous situations You value different perspectives and collaborate effectively across teams 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. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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