Overview
HireRight is seeking a VP of FP&A to lead the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis function. Reporting directly to the CFO and based in Nashville, TN, this role is a key member of the finance leadership team. The VP of FP&A will own the annual and long-range planning processes, drive rigorous financial analysis, and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. The ideal candidate combines deep FP&A technical expertise with strong business judgment and the ability to build and lead a high-performing team.
This is a hybrid position (3 days onsite required) in our Nashville, TN corporate office.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting:
- Lead the preparation and management of the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting, adjusting as necessary based on business changes or external factors.
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models for forecasting revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and cash flow.
Financial Analysis & Reporting:
- Provide actionable insights through variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance and recommending improvements.
- Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting packages, board materials, and lender/investor reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear narrative.
- Assess and report on financial trends, metrics, and KPIs to support business decisions.
Business Partnering:
- Serve as the primary finance partner to commercial, operations, and technology leaders.
- Collaborate with operational teams to track and evaluate business performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Provide guidance on financial matters to non-finance stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
- Support strategic initiatives including pricing strategy, cost optimization, and investment prioritization.
Process Improvement & Efficiency:
- Drive the evolution of the FP&A function — including systems, data infrastructure, and reporting architecture — to support a scalable, efficient finance organization.
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, providing guidance and development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the FP&A team.
- Partner with the CFO to assess and build FP&A team capacity, including structure, talent, and tooling, as the company scales.
Ad-Hoc Analysis:
- Support strategic initiatives, M&A evaluation, and corporate development activities with financial modeling and diligence support.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or business finance, with a proven track record in FP&A leadership roles.
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferably in a services or technology sector.
- Demonstrated experience with lender/investor reporting, including familiarity with credit agreement compliance, covenant tracking, or board-level financial reporting.
- Background in a high-growth, private equity-backed, or public company environment strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level discussions.
Skills:
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required. Experience with enterprise FP&A platforms strongly preferred.
- Deep fluency in GAAP financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and non-GAAP / adjusted metrics common in PE-owned businesses.
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Operates as a business partner first — brings financial insight to strategic conversations, not just financial reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of ownership and accountability.
