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Smartsheet2 days ago

VP, Strategic Finance

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Responsibilities

  • 01Lead the development and execution of 3-5 year long-range financial models that incorporate multiple scenarios, key value drivers, and strategic initiatives to inform capital allocation and business priorities
  • 02Establish and drive top-down financial targets for annual planning cycles, translating strategic goals into financial outcomes and ensuring alignment across the organization
  • 03Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and develop comprehensive business cases for all strategic initiatives, including NPV analysis, payback periods, risk assessment, and ROI methodology
  • 04Lead pricing strategy and packaging analysis, leveraging customer and market data to optimize revenue capture, positioning, and business model profitability
  • 05Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and valuation for M&A opportunities and corporate development initiatives; develop detailed integration financial plans and synergy case studies for acquisition targets
  • 06Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment on forecasts, business cases, pricing strategies, and financial assumptions
  • 07Provide vision, strategy, and direction to drive financial excellence and a data-driven culture across the organization
  • 08Build and lead a high-performing strategic finance team; recruit, develop, and mentor talent to create a center of financial excellence and drive a data-driven culture throughout the organization
  • 09Support executive leadership with board and investor communications; prepare financial presentations and materials for board committees, investor meetings, and earnings discussions
  • 10Establish strong partnerships with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Operations, and Marketing to align on business metrics, drive KPI alignment, and ensure financial insights inform cross-functional decision-making
  • 11Own and deliver outcomes to other strategic projects and initiatives as assigned

Requirements

  • 01Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred
  • 02Minimum of 12 years of progressive finance experience in enterprise SaaS companies, with substantial FP&A and strategic finance responsibility
  • 03Prior experience leading and scaling teams preferred
  • 04Demonstrated expertise in subscription and consumption-based business models, including ARR, MRR, renewal economics, customer unit economics, and SaaS metrics (CAC, LTV, gross margin, operating leverage, capital efficiency)
  • 05Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel, Python, or equivalent) with the ability to build complex, dynamic models for multi-scenario planning and strategic analysis
  • 06Proven experience with revenue forecasting, pipeline modeling, cohort analysis, and building forecasting systems that drive business decisions
  • 07Strong understanding of enterprise SaaS financial metrics and ability to translate data into clear narratives that drive decisions at the executive level
  • 08Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences and influence stakeholders across all levels
  • 09Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align financial strategy with business objectives
  • 10Experience with pricing and packaging strategy in multi-product SaaS environments preferred
  • 11Track record of leading financial transformation initiatives or implementing new planning and forecasting systems preferred
  • 12M&A or corporate development finance experience at a SaaS company preferred
  • 13Strong data-driven mindset with excellent analytical and financial acumen
  • 14Proven ability to direct, inspire, and empower teams to drive impact and execute on strategic initiatives
  • 15Prior experience partnering with private equity firms is ideal
  • 16Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional project leadership skills
  • 17Experience presenting to boards and senior investors preferred
  • 18Proficiency with financial planning tools (Workday, Anaplan, Tableau) a plus

What we offer

  • 01Eligible to work remotely within the United States
  • 02Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
  • 03401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • 04Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • 05Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
  • 06US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
  • 07US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
  • 08Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • 09Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • 10Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses