AVP, Finance Decision Support

AVP Finance Decision Support

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A Brief Overview
The AVP, Finance Decision Support is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, analysis, and decision support for multiple areas within a business function. This role partners with executive leadership to shape financial strategy, optimize performance, and guide long-term planning across multiple business units. The position leads a high-performing team, oversees complex financial modeling and forecasting, and ensures alignment between financial goals and operational execution. As a key advisor to functional VPs and senior stakeholders, this role translates financial insights into strategic actions that influence company direction and growth.

What you will do

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
  • Partner with C-suite and functional EVP, SVPs, and VPs to develop financial strategies that support business objectives.
  • Deliver executive-level insights through P&L reviews, variance analysis, and strategic scenario modeling.
  • Influence capital allocation decisions, investment prioritization, and resource optimization.

• Decision Support & Business Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing proactive financial guidance and risk/opportunity analysis.
  • Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure financial alignment with operational goals.
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Promote collaboration, innovation, and accountability across the FP&A function.
  • Champion diversity of thought and build bench strength for future leadership.

• Process Optimization & Systems
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting tools, and data visualization capabilities.
  • Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives within FP&A to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with internal and external standards

• Special Projects & Change Leadership
  • Lead strategic initiatives such as M&A analysis, business model transformation, and enterprise cost optimization.
  • Represent Finance in cross-functional steering committees and transformation programs.
  • Assess and communicate the broader business impact of financial decisions and initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards.

What you will need

• Bachelor's Degree required

• 10+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 4-6 years of experience specific to the operational background and experience in industry i.e. field operations, supply chain, sales and solutions required

• Breadth of business & financial acumen

• Big picture thinker and connector

• Exceptional ability to think strategically

• High level of individual accountability and the ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment

• Strong level of emotional intelligence and executive presence; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to develop high performing teams

• Advanced storytelling ability and presentation skills with executive presence

• Ability to get creative and be innovated

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Skills

• Proficient in financial data visualization tools

• Expert in ability to produce dynamic financial models

• Expert in analytical ability and providing data insights

• Proven experience with leveraging data from FP&A reporting to drive financial results

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and ensure cross-functional partnership

What You Will Get:

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.

• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.

• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.

• View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235). You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.