Hybrid VP Financial Planning – Analysis

at Acosta

• Job title: VP Financial Planning – Analysis
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $175,000 - $210,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Jacksonville, United States

About the role

• VP of Finance responsible for driving financial planning and analysis for Acosta's enterprise. Leading budgeting and forecasting processes with senior leadership insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual planning and long-term financial modeling processes.
• Oversee quarterly forecasting and financial performance reviews.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of revenue, expense, and capital forecasts.
• Create meaningful financial dashboards and reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Preside over monthly financial close meetings to ensure variances are explained and that corrective actions are identified with owners and timelines (functions and divisions).
• Analyze business performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Provide insights and recommendations to drive revenue growth, margin optimization, and resource allocation.
• Partner with Corporate departments (HR, IT, Legal, and Finance) to support financial decision-making and budget stewardship.
• Conduct industry and peer benchmarking to assess competitiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Report progress of key efficiency initiatives (Value Creation, Synergies, other initiatives), ensuring recognition criteria have been met and that teams are executing on time and budget, and ensuring corrective actions where needed.
• Support capital planning and capital allocation modeling.
• Partner with Treasury on cash management, capital structure analysis, and liquidity monitoring.
• Enhance financial reporting tools, processes, and systems for improved transparency and speed.
• Champion best practices in cost analysis, margin mix reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Support change management efforts as financial tools and processes evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics required.
• Master’s degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 6+ years of Corporate Finance / FP&A experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Experience in analytical modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems and BI tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non‑financial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• High initiative with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to cross‑functional success.