Senior Vice President Finance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership:
? Lead the enterprise financial planning and analysis function, including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, multi-year planning, and performance management.
? Partner with senior leadership across Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
? Provide thought leadership and actionable insights to drive strategic decisions related to capital investments, acquisitions, and operational performance.
? Create insightful and accurate reporting packages for the executive team and board that allow for timely operational and strategic decision making, presenting to the executive team and board as needed .
? Develop and maintain high-impact financial reporting dashboards, KPIs, and analyses to inform decision-making at the executive level.

Operational Finance Excellence:
? Oversee Operations Finance teams, including VP business partners for US and International operations and a Senior Director for software businesses, ensuring financial support and performance management across all business units.
? Drive efficient, timely and effective financial planning, business performance management, and decision support at the operational level.
? Partner closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and accounting team on matters impacting FP&A such as revenue recognition and real estate planning.
? Work closely with business leaders to establish financial accountability and deliver actionable insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis:
? Oversee Corporate FP&A, including forecasting processes, board reporting, and sponsor requests.
? Ensure the effective use and continuous improvement of financial tools, including Adaptive Planning, to streamline planning and reporting processes.
? Lead the preparation of financial presentations for monthly, quarterly, and annual board and sponsor meetings.

Procurement Leadership:
? Provide strategic oversight to the three-person procurement function, including prioritization, cost optimization, vendor management, and process improvement initiatives.
? Partner with the Director of Procurement to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and broader financial and business leader goals.

Team Leadership & Development:
? Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team across multiple functions and geographies.
? Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the finance organization.
? Recruit, hire, and develop talent to ensure the team can meet evolving business needs.

Cross-Functional Partnership:
? Serve as a key financial partner to the senior leadership team, providing strategic support and actionable insights to enable informed decision-making.
? Support the CFO on strategic initiatives, including capital allocation, M&A, and external stakeholder communications.
? Partner closely with finance-team peers on analysis and decision-making on matters such as commercial deals, financing decisions, real estate investments, etc.
? Support external communications with banks, rating agencies, and investors as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Years of Experience:
? Bachelor?s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
? 12?15 years of experience in corporate finance or FP&A leadership roles, with recent experience managing complex teams.
? Strong understanding of accounting and financial concepts, with the ability to connect financial strategy to business operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Proven ability to lead strategic financial planning, operational performance management, and procurement functions.
? Exceptional analytical skills with a strong understanding of financial data and its implications for business strategy.
? Experience managing and implementing financial planning tools and systems, such as Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, and Salesforce.
? Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
? Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence senior leadership.
? Industry experience in software, distributed business services, or recurring revenue models is highly preferred.
? Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
? Experience in the software industry, including familiarity with SaaS or technology-driven business models, is a plus.

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