Head of Finance
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Job Description
Head of Finance
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Who:
A senior finance leader with deep SaaS and commercial finance experience who thrives in high-growth environments and excels at partnering with executive leadership.
What:
Serve as the strategic finance partner to the Chief Revenue Officer, leading global finance strategy, planning, performance analytics, and sales incentive optimization.
Where:
Global role supporting commercial leaders across multiple international regions.
When:
Immediate opportunity to build and scale the finance function during a high-growth phase.
Why:
To architect and optimize the global commercial finance engine, driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across Sales, Marketing, and RevOps.
Salary:
Competitive executive-level compensation, bonus potential, and equity participation.
Job Summary / Description:
The Head of Finance serves as the strategic architect for the global commercial finance function. Acting as the “CFO to the CRO,” this leader partners closely with executive sales and commercial leadership to influence revenue strategy, optimize cost structures, and drive scalable financial infrastructure. This role leads global finance partners, owns full-cycle planning for Sales and Marketing, and defines the SaaS performance framework that informs executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Act as the primary finance partner to the CRO and commercial leadership team.
Evaluate new markets, pricing strategies, and investment business cases.
Provide strategic recommendations that influence revenue growth and profitability.
Function Architecture & Process Design
Design and implement global finance infrastructure from the ground up.
Define “North Star” sales and SaaS metrics and build communication loops across regions.
Global Team Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing team of regional finance partners.
Support regional GMs and departmental leaders worldwide.
Planning & Forecasting
Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships.
Manage global budgets and resource allocation.
Incentives & Performance Optimization
Oversee sales commission structures to ensure alignment with company OKRs.
Define and monitor SaaS KPIs such as CAC, LTV, Magic Number, and Net Retention.
Translate complex financial performance into actionable insights for executive leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with RevOps, Legal, HR, and Finance to align hiring plans, quota setting, and operational execution.
Qualifications:
10+ years of Finance/FP&A experience, including 5+ years supporting executive Sales/commercial leaders in a high-growth SaaS environment.
5+ years of global team management experience.
Proven track record building finance teams and processes from scratch.
Deep SaaS financial modeling expertise and understanding of recurring revenue mechanics.
Proficiency in Pigment (or similar planning tools), NetSuite, Salesforce, and Tableau.
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, performance bonus, and equity incentive eligibility
Monthly stipends for food, wellness, and commuting
Dedicated learning and development resources
Inclusive, collaborative global culture
International exposure across major global markets
Head of Finance leading global SaaS sales finance strategy, forecasting, commissions, and KPI performance in a high-growth technology company.
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