VP Financial Planning and Analysis Full-time Job

About the CompanyCome shape the future of American travel by joining the Brightline West team. We are working to reimagine greener, better, and faster train travel!About the RoleAs a Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) you will be responsible for leading all FP&A and strategy activities and participate in capital market matters for the organization. This role requires providing strategic and financial leadership, driving insights and actions from data and analytics, and telling compelling stories that influence decision-making and drive performance.

You will collaborate across functions and groups to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and analysis. You will also champion a culture of change and continuous improvement, leveraging best practices and benchmarks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function and the business.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial Leadership: This role leads the company’s strategic and financial planning efforts, working closely with department leaders across the organization to align financial initiatives with broader business goals. It involves driving long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, and business case development to support key executive decisions.

As a strategic thought partner to the CFO, President, and CEO, this role regularly presents financial insights and narratives that inform and influence the company’s direction.Financial Operations & Governance: The position owns the company-wide modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring they are accurate, consistent, and aligned with strategic objectives. It also plays a critical role in maintaining financial governance by ensuring compliance with internal controls and supporting audit and investor reporting requirements. Additionally, the role contributes to the development of Executive Committee and lender presentations, helping to communicate financial performance and strategy effectively.Executive & Capital Markets Support: This role collaborates closely with the Executive Team to support capital markets activities, including fundraising and investor relations.

It actively manages the prioritization and interdependencies of key projects and milestones, ensuring alignment and progress across initiatives. A key aspect of the role is facilitating effective coordination and communication between the Finance division and other business segments, fostering a unified approach to strategic execution.Team Development & Leadership: Leading and developing a high-performing FP&A team is a central responsibility of this role. It involves mentoring team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and supporting professional growth.

Through strong leadership, the role ensures the team is equipped to deliver high-impact financial analysis and planning that supports the company’s evolving needs.Managerial Responsibility: Direct supervisory responsibility including the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline or effectively recommend such actions. Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsRequired Education and Experience: Minimum of 10–12 years of direct FP&A experience.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; MBA or CFA preferred.Background in finance, accounting, analytics, capital markets, or investment banking.Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills with the ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations.Ability to understand complex financing and credit agreements and experience working with lenders.Desired Qualifications Experience: An agile learner with a highly analytical mindset, strong technical finance skills, and solid business acumen.A logical problem solver with a curious attitude who can successfully navigate ambiguity to develop answers and insights.Strong orientation towards results and a resilient work ethic with the emotional intelligence to know when to push harder and when to look for alternative approaches.Demonstrated leadership experience managing a high-performing team to successful outcomes.Ability to navigate a matrixed, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.Exceptional standards and professionalism with high attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills – in addition to competencies around editing and writing - materials produced will be routinely distributed and presented to executive management, board members, investors and other stakeholders.Project management skills - proven ability to oversee a project with the objective of prioritizing and investing time appropriately.

Work Environment: Works in a clean, air-conditioned office space, free of noise, dust, and humidity.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Occasional lifting of light items required.

No specific vision requirements. Objects weighing 70 pounds or more must be accompanied by a second individual to avoid injury.Travel: LimitedPay range and compensation package: [Pay range or salary or compensation]Equal Opportunity Statement: [Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.]```