Family Office · VP
VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$200,000
25th percentile
P50
$270,000
Median
P75
$340,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
120-300
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
12% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.5 yr avg tenure
28% annual turnover
VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Increasing demand for real-time financial analytics and modeling. Cloud systems expertise essential.
Also Known As
VP Finance (PE-Backed), Head of FP&A (Portfolio), VP Financial Planning (PortCo), Finance VP (PE Portfolio)
What Does a VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) Do?
The VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the VP level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) is $270,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $200,000 to $340,000. The 52% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by assets under management, family office structure (single vs. multi-family), investment strategy complexity, geographic market, and whether the office manages direct investments or outsources to external managers. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) Career Path
Professionals who move into VP Finance / FP&A (Portfolio) roles most commonly come from institutional asset management, private banking, wealth management, accounting firms, or corporate finance. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief investment officer roles, family office CEO positions, or founding their own advisory practice. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 28%.
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