VP, FP&A Back Office Shared Services

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities

$150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience, particularly in shared services or cost centers.
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting skills with a process improvement focus.
  • Experience with automation, analytics tools, and AI-driven solutions for optimizing finance workflows.
  • Excellent analytical skills with an ability to connect financial results to business decisions.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with finance teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and enhance executive-level reporting for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions.
  • Support planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Back Office Shared Services with variance analysis.
  • Partner with Shared Services to align cost drivers and resource needs with business priorities.
  • Evaluate and improve allocation methodologies for transparency in cost drivers.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities in reporting and planning processes.
  • Develop scalable reporting and forecasting processes to minimize manual effort and improve insights.
  • Provide analysis on headcount and expenses for resource planning and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses and additional incentives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The VP, FP&A Back Office Shared Services role is a unique opportunity to combine core finance responsibilities with a focus on process improvement and executive reporting. You'll take ownership of key FP&A deliverables while identifying ways to enhance finance processes through automation and AI-enabled tools. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a hands-on approach and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and enhance executive-level reporting and materials for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
  • Support planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Back Office Shared Services, including variance analysis.
  • Partner with Shared Services functions to understand cost drivers and resource needs, and align with business priorities.
  • Evaluate and improve allocation methodologies, ensuring transparency and effective communication of cost drivers.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and enhance recurring reporting and planning workflows using advanced tools.
  • Develop scalable reporting and forecasting processes to reduce manual effort and improve financial insights.
  • Provide clear analysis on headcount, expenses, and operating metrics to support resource planning and decision-making.
  • Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable outputs for senior stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes, reporting, and data structures.
  • Foster a culture of process improvement and practical execution within the finance team.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience, with a focus on shared services or cost centers.
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting skills, with a track record of process improvement.
  • Experience with automation, analytics tools, dashboarding, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance finance workflows.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to link financial results to business decisions.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, corporate functions, and senior leadership teams.
  • Clear and concise communication skills, with a talent for producing executive-level materials.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, focused on continuous improvement and practical implementation of new processes.
  • Attention to detail, strong ownership, and adaptability to a dynamic work environment.
  • A strategic yet hands-on approach, combining high-quality FP&A deliverables with process modernization.
  • Demonstrated interest in applying technology, automation, and AI to enhance finance operations.

Salary starting at $150,000 plus bonus

The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis considering a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

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