VP Finance, Data and Analytics

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

📋 Description

• Establish the vision and long-term strategy for Finance Data & Analytics encompassing financial and business data, analytics, reporting, automation, and artificial intelligence.

• Assess progress using well-defined success metrics.

• Act as a strategic collaborator across FP&A, Finance, business units, enterprise functions, Technology and Data teams, as well as executive leadership.

• Integrate financial, commercial, customer, and operational data for a comprehensive view of enterprise performance.

• Convert data into actionable insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for senior management.

• Create a reliable and governed data foundation in collaboration with Technology and Data.

• Enhance management reporting and business intelligence through Power BI, dashboards, self-service analytics, and driver-based insights.

• Merge CRM and commercial data to increase visibility into pipeline, bookings, revenue, retention, and profitability.

• Design and implement a roadmap for AI, advanced analytics, and automation in forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, scenario modeling, and anomaly detection.

• Build, nurture, and motivate a high-performing Finance Data & Analytics team.

• Develop an operating model and talent capabilities that foster accountability, collaboration, and ongoing improvement.

• Enhance forecasting, performance management, and KPI reporting in partnership with business and functional leaders.

• Establish reliable, uniformly defined enterprise metrics.

• Drive the adoption of new technologies and innovative working methods.

• Foster stakeholder alignment for sustained enhancements in decision-making.

• Recruit, develop, mentor, lead, and retain high-caliber talent.

• Complete annual performance reviews or goal-setting tasks and manage assigned special projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.

• An advanced degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, data and analytics, business intelligence, technology, or transformation.

• Extensive leadership experience within a complex, multi-business-unit organization.

• Strong financial and business acumen, covering FP&A, forecasting, planning, financial statements, and performance management.

• Proven track record in leading data, analytics, technology, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Experience in building, developing, and managing high-performing teams across analytical, financial, technical, and business domains.

• Deep understanding of data architecture, governance, integration, business intelligence, and self-service analytics.

• Substantial experience using Microsoft Power BI.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Salesforce.

• Experience in integrating commercial information with financial and operational data.

• Experience with enterprise planning, forecasting, ERP, data warehouse/lakehouse, or automation platforms.

• Strong knowledge of AI and advanced analytics with applicable business use cases.

• Ability to collaborate with data architects, engineers, and technology leaders, translating technical concepts into financial and business outcomes.

• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

• Capacity to distill complex information into clear insights and recommendations for senior executives.

• Ability to synthesize large volumes of intricate financial, operational, commercial, and technical information.

• Strong analytical reasoning, systems thinking, and judgment skills.

• Capacity to structure and resolve complex issues where information may be incomplete or ambiguous.

• Ability to link operational and commercial activities to financial outcomes.

• Proficiency in translating between financial, business, analytical, and technical concepts.

• Competence in evaluating competing priorities and options.

• Capability to lead during organizational and technological changes and manage multiple complex initiatives.

• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

• Sound judgment when handling confidential information.

• Must have access to high-speed internet and maintain an appropriate office setup.

• Must provide a dedicated and secure workspace.

• Must be able to perform responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) savings plans.

• Paid family leave.

• 9 paid holidays per year.

• 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, depending on specific level and tenure.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Virtual interview process.

• High-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance responsibilities handled by the team member.