Acosta Group · 1 day ago
VP Financial Planning & Analysis
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expAcosta Group is a leading company in the industry, seeking a strategic leader for the VP of Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis role. This position is responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, while providing deep financial insights to senior leadership and ensuring strong capital discipline across the organization.
ConsultingMarketingRetail
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics 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
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or similar) preferred
CPA preferred but not required
Company
Acosta Group
Acosta Group is a collection of the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice firms.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Wynne
Chief Executive Officer
J Todd King
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Retail Insight Network
2026-01-20
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