Expert-level FP&A experience in high-growth, multi-site settings.
Strong acquisition integration and change management skills.
Advanced financial modeling and analytics expertise.
Proficient in influencing senior operational leaders and driving accountability.
Excellent communication skills for translating complex data into actionable insights.
High proficiency in Excel and experience with FP&A and BI tools preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Build and maintain a driver-based financial model for improved accuracy.
Establish standardized reporting cadence and KPI dashboards.
Partner with operations to enhance center-level unit economics and margin performance.
Lead integration work for acquisitions and track profitability initiatives.
Support investment and capital decision-making for growth initiatives.
Prepare and present financial performance and recommendations to senior executives.
Benefits
Competitive pay with monthly bonus potential.
Substantial career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling environment.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Full Job Description
VP, FP&A
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Austin, TX
Description
The VP, FP&A leads the Company's financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision-support capabilities during a period of rapid expansion. This role is responsible for building scalable FP&A processes and systems, and delivering insights that drives financial performance. The VP, FP&A reports to the Chief Financial Officer and partners closely with the CEO and other corporate teams.
Key Responsibilities
Own the Company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, including scenario planning to support growth, integration, and profitability targets.
Build and maintain an integrated driver-based financial model (center volumes/throughput, labor, supplies, pricing/yield, overhead) to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making.
Establish standardized reporting cadence (e.g., weekly, monthly), KPI dashboards, and variance analysis across donor centers and corporate functions; lead operating review rhythms with leaders.
Partner with Operations and Center Leadership to improve center-level unit economics, productivity, and margin performance; identify and track profitability initiatives.
Lead FP&A integration work for acquisitions (planning assumptions, reporting definitions, KPI alignment, synergy tracking, and go-forward forecasting).
Provide investment and capital decision support for growth initiatives (new centers, expansions, equipment, technology), including ROI/payback and sensitivity analyses.
Build scalable processes/tools to support growth.
Prepare and present financial performance, risks, and recommendations to the CFO/CEO and Board/Investors as needed.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Expert-level FP&A leadership in high-growth, multi-site environments; ability to scale processes quickly without sacrificing rigor.
Strong acquisition integration and change management capability; proven ability to standardize reporting across multiple entities.
Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence senior operational leaders and drive accountability.
Excellent communication skills-able to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for executives and boards.
High proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint; experience with FP&A and BI tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Planful, Hyperion, NetSuite Planning, Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
Ability to operate under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-changing environment.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA and/or CPA/CMA preferred.
10-15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership.
Experience in multi-site services or healthcare services (or similarly operations-driven environments) strongly preferred.
M&A experience (diligence support and/or integration) required.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position is based at the Austin, Texas, Headquarters for Join Parachute.
Limited travel may be required with advanced notice.
Why Join Parachute?
Competitive pay + monthly bonus potential
Significant career growth opportunities in a fast-scaling environment
