VP, Finance, Head of FP&A
Priority Power Management • Houston, TX • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Sep 1, 2026
Job Location: Houston, TX (Galleria Area)
Directly Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
The Vice President, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead Priority Power’s FP&A function and serve as the Chief Financial Officer’s primary strategic thought partner for financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across the business. The VP will own the design of FP&A systems, data, and reporting processes in partnership with IT; drive performance accountability by partnering directly with commercial and functional leadership to translate financial insight into strategic decisions; advance the Company’s reporting and KPI framework ahead of its strategic plan and business evolution; and assemble, train, and lead a best-in-class FP&A organization spanning the FP&A Managers, and Senior Financial Analysts.
- Own the enterprise-wide annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range strategic financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, capital allocation priorities, and growth objectives while driving standardization, efficiency, and reduced reliance on unintegrated Excel-based processes.
- Own the design and architecture of FP&A systems, data structures, and reporting infrastructure, partnering with IT to build and continuously improve first-class FP&A tools that leverage Priority Power’s core systems and data.
- Own the governance, business requirements, data integrity, reporting standards, ongoing optimization, user adoption, and extension of OneStream for forecasting and management reporting. Partner with IT on system architecture, integrations, data structures, and controls.
- Lead the Company’s financial business performance reporting, including executive dashboards, KPIs, variance analysis, and reporting framework aligned with the Company’s strategic plan, anticipating the data, insights, and metrics needed to scale the business and its evolving portfolio, ensuring management has timely, consistent, and actional information to support decision-making.
- Serve as the primary liaison between FP&A and commercial and functional leadership, driving performance accountability and ensuring strategic and operating decisions are grounded in FP&A insight and analysis
- Own preparation and delivery of financial content for executive leadership, Board, and investor/lender reporting, translating complex financial analysis into clear strategic narratives
- Champion adoption of automation, AI-enabled analytics, and process standardization across FP&A, including CRM, ERP, and reporting tool integration, to improve the speed, accuracy, and scalability of financial insight
- Own ultimate accountability for the internal controls environment as it relates to financial planning and reporting, setting policy and reporting on control effectiveness to the CFO and Audit Committee
- Lead enterprise scenario planning and risk analysis, evaluating the financial impact of market, commodity, and operational risks on the Company’s forecast and strategic plan
- Partner with Treasury, Tax, Accounting, and Financial Advisory leadership to align financial planning assumptions with capital structure, liquidity, and reporting requirements and to ensure M&A and capital projects are properly and timely forecasted.
- Assemble, train, and lead a best-in-class FP&A function, including organizational design, hiring, career development, and succession planning across the FP&A team
Required Job Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related field
- Industry experience with energy or utility businesses
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual, problem-solving, and advanced financial modeling skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and the relationships between the three financial statements
- Proven track record designing, building, and scaling FP&A systems, tools, and reporting processes
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing, multi-level finance teams
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting financial analysis to senior leadership
- Working ERP knowledge and advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Job Skills & Qualifications:
- Fifteen plus years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance leadership experience, including prior experience leading an FP&A function
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience directly leading and scaling a multi-level finance or FP&A organization
- Master’s in accounting, finance, or related field
- CPA or CFA
- Experience partnering with IT/Technology teams on financial systems design and implementation
- Experience supporting M&A, capital allocation, or asset-acquisition evaluations
- Cloud ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle)
- Consolidation and planning software experience (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion)
- Business intelligence software experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Databricks)
- Experience presenting to a Board of Directors, investors, or lenders
Why Choose Priority Power?
Empowered to Make an Impact in a Values-Driven Energy Future
At Priority Power, we’re more than just an energy company—we’re a purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming the future of energy through meaningful work, empowered people, and enduring partnerships. We invite mission-minded professionals to grow with us in a culture defined by trust, collaboration, and real outcomes.
Values-Driven Culture
We lead with integrity, customer focus, and accountability—prioritizing ethics and purpose in every decision we make. Our culture is rooted in doing what’s right for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Empowered Opportunities
Here, initiative is celebrated. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and contribute in ways that grow your career and advance our mission. We empower our employees to take ownership of their impact.
Accountability & Outcomes Orientation
Our results matter. We are a high-performance culture that rewards accountability, champions progress and celebrates milestones that move the needle for our clients and the energy industry.
Collaborative Colleagues
You’ll work alongside passionate experts who are generous with knowledge and united by a shared vision. Cross-functional teamwork and open communication are at the core of how we solve big energy challenges together.
Make a Real Difference
At Priority Power, your work directly contributes to building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future. Whether optimizing large-scale power strategies or innovating in renewables, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself.
Flexible Work Environment
We respect your life outside of work. Our flexible work policies allow you to thrive personally and professionally, ensuring balance, trust, and well-being for every team member.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $154,000–$253,000 per year (median ~$225,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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