Drive financial planning, forecasting, and strategy as part of the executive leadership team in a hybrid role in Kansas City.

Own the development and execution of comprehensive financial planning and business strategies tied to organizational objectives.
Lead financial analysis work, including data analysis and interpretation, to support strategic decision-making.
Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
Manage and coordinate the budgeting process across departments to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
Oversee creation of detailed financial reports using advanced financial reporting software to communicate insights to executive leadership.
Direct accounting functions, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal control requirements.
Partner with cross-functional teams to incorporate financial insights into operational planning and business initiatives.
Use Excel for data analysis to evaluate financial performance metrics and identify improvement or investment opportunities.
Implement and optimize accounting systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
Provide leadership in financial forecasting analysis to anticipate future trends and enable proactive decision-making.
Manage a team of finance professionals, supporting development and maintaining high-performance standards across finance activities.

15+ years of experience, including management responsibilities in finance or related fields, with progressively increasing leadership scope.
Strong finance foundation covering financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
Proven expertise in complex data analysis using Excel or similar tools.
Solid accounting knowledge, including experience managing accounting systems.
Experience with financial reporting software solutions is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic initiatives that support organizational growth through disciplined financial planning.
Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record managing diverse teams in fast-paced environments.

VP of Financial Planning & Business Strategy

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