DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: SUMMARY: The Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for providing financial and strategic oversight and leadership to support business growth and profitability goals of the Shipping Organization. As a member of the Fuels leadership team, VP, Finance advises and provides insight on all aspects of financial affairs with a focus on strategy development and execution.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead the creation and execution of short and long-term financial plans, annual budgets and forecasts that align with organizational goals. * Develop models to forecast business performance and identify areas of growth and risk mitigation. * Act as a strategic advisor to the business SVP and other senior leaders, providing key data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making, capital spend and allocations and resource planning. * Analyze financial results with respect to profits, trends, cost and compliance with budgets. * Assist in long-range planning and advise the leadership team on financial affairs. * Stay current on financial matters and the potential impacts of current and future laws/regulations on the operation of the organization. * Manage the preparation of financial reports, financial outlooks and financial forecasts. * Participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of key business and performance goals, short- and long-term strategic planning and objectives, plans, budgets, programs and policies. * Provide leadership team with ad hoc reports and analysis to assist in financial planning. * Lead, evaluate and develop financial staff to ensure the organization's accounting activities remain accurate, ethical and consistent according to regulations, laws and standards. * Foster a collaborative environment with cross functional partners to ensure understanding and adherence to financial objectives.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; or a combination of post high school and equal experience may be substituted for education. MBA and/or CPA preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 12 years of experience in finance, financial analysis or FPandA, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role. In-depth knowledge of capital allocation, resource planning and financial due diligence. Experience with Private Equity, joint ventures, and government contracting preferred.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint; in addition to proficiency and familiar with current financial management software.

COMPETENCIES: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to prepare, monitor and administer budgets, as well as the ability to perform financial analysis. Ability to function effectively with, or as part of a team. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines. Ability to develop, improve and streamline processes to meet established goals and objectives. Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope. Ability to mentor, coach, train and/or supervise employees. Ability to develop and implement long range financial plans. Knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and product-line profitability analysis. Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

JOB SCOPE: Position impacts multiple business units/segments.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Extended use of a computer keyboard, viewing of a computer monitor and the ability to sit for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veter ns/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity