Global VP of FP&A

As the VP, Global FP&A, you will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO, executive leadership team, and business unit leaders. You will lead the global FP&A function, driving financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support across all regions and service lines.

In this role, you will bring deep financial expertise, strong business acumen, and a collaborative leadership style to support the company's growth, profitability, and transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, data-driven market research environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the global FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across regions and business units.

• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team (E) on financial strategy, capital allocation, and ROI of strategic initiatives.

• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models and scenario analyses to support M&A, product launches, and global expansion.

Performance Management & Business Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to develop financial plans aligned with strategic goals, providing actionable insights and decision support.

• Establish and track KPIs, financial dashboards, and performance metrics to drive accountability and operational excellence.

• Provide in-depth financial analysis on client profitability, pricing, and utilization across services and geographies.

Process Optimization & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and tools (e.g., planning platforms, BI tools) to enhance speed, accuracy, and insight generation.

• Ensure data consistency and alignment across finance, sales, and operations.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing global FP&A team with a consistent approach across regions

• Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and business partnership within the finance function.

Champion talent development, succession planning, and DEI principles.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (VP or SVP level).

• Industry experience in market research, data analytics, professional services or related B2B service sectors preferred.

• Proven success leading FP&A in a global, matrixed, and client-centric organization.

• Deep understanding of business drivers in a recurring revenue or project-based services model.

• Strong command of financial systems

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics,

At Dynata, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where every employee and customer feels valued, respected, and supported. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and is dedicated to fostering a work culture that supports everyone. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process.

Dynata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable laws.

The base salary range for this position in is $225K-$250K/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A competitive sales incentive program will be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.The commission plan is designed to reward individuals for meeting and exceeding sales targets and plan details will be provided to candidates during the interview.