Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a strategic role in business planning and analysis, financial forecasting, and management reporting across the company.
The role will report to the CFO and lead a global team.
Ribbon Communications is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the company's global FP&A function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this executive will be responsible for enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across the entire organization.
This role requires a proven FP&A leader who has previously owned the consolidated financial planning process for a global company, including responsibility for the overall company P&L, long-range planning, quarterly guidance, executive reporting, and Board-level financial analysis. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, helping drive strategic decisions, operational performance, and long-term growth.
Hybrid – Plano, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex)
Strong preference will be given to candidates located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Regular in-person collaboration with the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and key business stakeholders is expected.
- Lead all aspects of the company's global financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.
- Own the consolidated company financial model and enterprise-wide planning process across all business units, functions, and geographic regions.
- Partner with the CFO and CEO to develop and execute the company's financial strategy.
- Lead annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, monthly financial reviews, and long-range strategic planning.
- Provide insightful analysis of company performance, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, margins, and operating expenses.
- Establish and manage quarterly revenue and profitability guidance.
- Develop executive-level reporting and presentations for the CFO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
- Drive accountability across the organization through KPI reporting, financial dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Lead scenario modeling, risk analysis, and strategic planning initiatives to support decision-making.
- Evaluate growth opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, new business initiatives, and changes in operating models.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting capabilities, financial systems, and automation.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global FP&A organization.
- 15+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis leadership experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience serving as the senior FP&A leader for a global organization.
- Direct responsibility for the consolidated company-wide P&L of an entire enterprise.
- Proven experience leading FP&A activities across a complete company, not solely a division, business unit, product line, functional area, or geographic region.
- Proven track record of establishing, managing, and communicating quarterly revenue and profitability guidance.
- Experience partnering directly with CEOs, CFOs, Executive Leadership Teams, and Boards of Directors.
- Experience leading global FP&A teams supporting multiple regions and business functions.
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario-planning expertise.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, improve processes, and drive operational excellence.
- Experience within a publicly traded technology company.
- MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial credential.
- Experience supporting earnings preparation, investor-facing financial processes, and public company reporting requirements.
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Planful, or similar enterprise financial systems.
This is not a divisional FP&A leadership role. The successful candidate will have led the financial planning and analysis function for an entire organization and have experience driving company-wide planning, forecasting, guidance, performance management, and executive decision support at the enterprise level.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with strategic leadership, operational insight, and the ability to influence business outcomes across a global organization.
Please Note:
'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.'
US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.
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