Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis       (Finance)

Join the Crowley Team - Lead the Future of Finance

At Crowley, a privately held and U.S.-owned company, we serve 36 nations and island territories through innovative logistics, land transportation, shipping, wind, and fuel services.

Driven by our core values-Integrity, Sustainability, and Drive-we're on a mission to boldly advance what's possible to elevate people and the planet.

With over $3.5 billion in annual revenue, our success is built on a culture that values excellence, collaboration, and the voices of every team member. Now, we're looking for a dynamic finance leader ready to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

As our Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis you will serve as a key partner supporting the CFO. You will be responsible for providing financial leadership and partnership to all enterprise functions and business units by assisting in & developing financial budgets and forecasts that effectively allocate and manage resources in support of the Company's strategic and financial objectives. This includes leading the development of the annual budget cycle and strategic plan (including capital expenditures) as well as fostering an environment of continuous financial analysis and rigor regarding strategies and investment decisions to maximize profitability and resources allocation.

Strategic Foresight & Business Acumen

Anticipates business shifts and proactively adjusts forecasts, aligning financial plans with enterprise strategy. Deeply understands operational drivers, competitive dynamics, and how value is created across the portfolio.

Decision Enablement & Scenario Thinking

Owns the forward-looking analytical agenda. Builds robust scenario models, sensitivity analyses, and dynamic forecasting frameworks that equip executives with decision-ready insights, trade-off scenarios, and outcome projections.

Financial Storytelling & Executive Communication

Translates complex data into compelling narratives tailored to senior audiences-Board, C-suite, and investors. Connects financial outcomes to strategic choices and clearly communicates risks, assumptions, and actions.

Performance Management & Capital Allocation Discipline

Implements structured capital allocation frameworks that link strategy, resource deployment, and ROIC. Supports investment prioritization, portfolio optimization, and financial governance across the enterprise.

Cash Generation & Liquidity Focus

Brings a disciplined cash lens to planning and forecasting. Develops rigorous free cash flow forecasts, working capital models, and insights that go beyond profitability to enable strong liquidity and funding posture.

Technology Fluency & Digital Enablement

Leads the modernization of planning systems-scope definition, selection, and implementation of a value-driver-based forecasting platform. Proficient in advanced Excel modeling, enterprise planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle EPM, Planful), Power BI, and familiar with predictive analytics/AI tools for planning.

Cross-Functional Influence & Collaboration

Acts as an integrator across finance, operations, strategy, and data teams. Establishes financial clarity across business units and functions by driving alignment on definitions, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Champions a culture of agility, simplification, and insight generation. Drives finance transformation initiatives, including rolling forecasts, digital planning tools, and streamlined processes with embedded accountability.

Talent Development & Team Leadership

Builds, mentors, and scales a high-performing FP&A team. Promotes a culture of curiosity, ownership, and growth while fostering financial acumen and commercial fluency across the organization.

Shareholder Controlling & JV/Investment Oversight

Brings experience supporting shareholder-facing structures such as investment companies, financing vehicles, and joint ventures. Guides to financial planning and performance tracking for complex entity structures. What We're Looking For

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• CPA required; MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years financial management experience, working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and a high level of financial systems experience including systems development and implementations.
• Proven record of success in managing complex financial environments and driving transformation.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint,
• Power BI, SharePoint etc. with demonstrated project management skills and familiar with
• financial management software.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in forecasting and predictive analytics is a plus.
• Proven expertise in planning and forecasting tools (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle EPM, Adaptive
• Insights, Planful); experience leading tool selection and implementation is highly valued.

Competencies:

• Creative and forward-thinking, with a strong bias for simplification, automation, and challenging the status quo.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage senior executives and guide cross-functional decisions.
• Advanced analytical acumen with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear operational and strategic narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, prioritize under pressure, and manage multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams; committed to coaching, empowering, and elevating talent.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and strong ownership mindset-operates independently while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
• Comfortable navigating complex organizational structures, including matrixed environments, joint ventures, and investment entities.
• Experience with transformation environments or high-growth organizations a plus.

Why Crowley?

• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing, mission-driven company.
• Work with a team that values your voice, your ideas, and your leadership.
• Be a part of bold projects in diverse industries like clean energy, transportation, and global logistics.

Ready to elevate your career? Join Crowley and help redefine what's possible