VP, Financial Planning and Analysis; FP&A

Las Vegas HQ, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Posted Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Come shape the future of American travel by joining the Brightline West team. We are working to reimagine greener, better, and faster train travel!

After Brightline Florida completed the first passenger rail system connecting Miami and Orlando, Brightline West was formed to connect Las Vegas and Southern California through the nation’s first true high-speed, electric passenger rail system. Reaching speeds of more than 186 miles per hour, this 218-mile high-speed rail service will take passengers from Las Vegas to the Greater Los Angeles area twice as fast as the normal drive time.

We are looking for talented individuals to join Brightline West, who share our pioneering mindset for building something that’s the first of its kind and have a bright vision for redefining the future of American travel.

As a Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) you will be responsible for leading all FP&A and strategy activities and participate in capital market matters for the organization. This role requires providing strategic and financial leadership, driving insights and actions from data and analytics, and telling compelling stories that influence decision-making and drive performance. You will collaborate across functions and groups to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and analysis.

You will also champion a culture of change and continuous improvement, leveraging best practices and benchmarks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function and the business.

In this role, you will oversee a team of high performing finance individuals.

If you have the passion to lead, build strong relationships with people across different perspectives, and are driven to make things happen for your teammates, this is the perfect opportunity!

Your Role

• Strategic Financial Leadership

This role leads the company’s strategic and financial planning efforts, working closely with department leaders across the organization to align financial initiatives with broader business goals. It involves driving long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, and business case development to support key executive decisions. As a strategic thought partner to the CFO, President, and CEO, this role regularly presents financial insights and narratives that inform and influence the company’s direction.

• Financial Operations & Governance

The position owns the company-wide modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring they are accurate, consistent, and aligned with strategic objectives. It also plays a critical role in maintaining financial governance by ensuring compliance with internal controls and supporting audit and investor reporting requirements. Additionally, the role contributes to the development of Executive Committee and lender presentations, helping to communicate financial performance and strategy effectively.

• Executive & Capital Markets Support

This role collaborates closely with the Executive Team to support capital markets activities, including fundraising and investor relations. It actively manages the prioritization and interdependencies of key projects and milestones, ensuring alignment and progress across initiatives. A key aspect of the role is facilitating effective coordination and communication between the Finance division and other business segments, fostering a unified approach to strategic execution.

Leading and developing a high-performing FP&A team is a central responsibility of this role. It involves mentoring team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and supporting professional growth. Through strong leadership, the role ensures the team is equipped to deliver hig h-impact financial analysis and planning that supports the company’s evolving needs.

• Managerial Responsibility

Direct supervisory responsibility including the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline or effectively…