Strategic Finance Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and manage Lyric's integrated operating model and 3-statement financial model.

• Oversee the annual planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.

• Create driver-based forecasts that encompass ARR, services revenue, headcount, utilization, margins, and cash flow.

• Conduct scenario analyses related to growth investments, hiring strategies, deal structures, pricing, and services attach rates.

• Assist with board reporting, executive decision-making, and strategic initiatives.

• Act as a strategic finance partner to leaders throughout the organization.

• Enhance visibility into business performance by means of reporting, KPI development, and financial analysis.

• Collaborate with GTM and Delivery leaders on forecasting, capacity planning, utilization, and profitability metrics.

• Enable leaders to make data-driven decisions regarding growth, efficiency, hiring, and resource allocation.

• Work closely with the Director of Accounting on monthly closings, audit preparations, financial reporting, and revenue forecasting.

• Partner in addressing ASC 606 considerations for both software and service revenue streams.

• Aid in cash planning, working capital management, and enhancements to finance systems.

• Contribute to the development of scalable finance processes that facilitate global growth.

• Utilize AI to enhance planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making capabilities.

• Discover opportunities to automate workflows and amplify analytical capabilities across the finance team.

• Assist in defining the operational framework for a modern finance team within an AI-native organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6–12+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or related fields.

• Proven experience supporting high-growth B2B SaaS companies that utilize hybrid software + services business models.

• Deep understanding of SaaS and professional services revenue models.

• Proficient in building and maintaining complex financial models.

• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles is essential.

• Strong grasp of services metrics, including utilization, billable hours, and blended margins.

• Experience with driver-based forecasting, scenario modeling, and business partnering.

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Experience in supporting global operations is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• 20% variable compensation tied to individual and business performance.

• Opportunity to earn equity in Lyric.