strategic finance leader

Careers Connect

<p><b>Location:</b> Karachi, Pakistan</p><p><b>Company:</b> Confidential</p><p><b>Timings:</b> Night Shift (09:00 AM - 06:00 PM) - Five Days a Week</p><p><b>The Mission</b></p><p>We are seeking a high-caliber financial strategist to take full ownership of our finance function. This is not a traditional role; it is a mandate to lead, transform, and scale a robust finance team within a high-growth environment.</p><p>You will be the primary financial architect, reporting to the executive board and ensuring that our fiscal health keeps pace with our rapid operational expansion.</p><p><b>The Ideal Profile</b></p><p>We are looking for a specific blend of technical rigor and seasoned leadership. To be successful, you must meet the following criteria:</p><ul><li><b>Professional Qualification:</b> Must be a <b>Chartered Accountant (CA)</b>.</li><li><b>Big 4 Foundation:</b> A minimum of 5 years of early-career experience within a <b>Big 4 firm</b> (PwC, Deloitte, EY, or KPMG) is mandatory.</li><li><b>Seniority &amp; Experience:</b> Approximately <b>15&ndash;20 years</b> of post-qualification experience. We are looking for a professional who has reached a level of maturity where they can lead complex teams and navigate high-stakes financial environments.</li><li><b>Team Leadership:</b> Extensive experience in managing, mentoring, and scaling complete finance departments.</li><li><b>Strategic Scope:</b> Expertise in financial governance, statutory compliance, tax strategy, and process optimization.</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li><b>Total Autonomy:</b> The opportunity to build and refine the finance function from the ground up.</li><li><b>Impact:</b> A seat at the table where your financial insights directly drive business decisions.</li><li><b>Confidentiality:</b> We value discretion. All interactions and applications will be handled with the utmost privacy.</li></ul><p><b>How to Apply</b></p><p>If you have the Big 4 pedigree and the leadership experience required to lead a comprehensive finance operation, please submit your profile.</p><p><b>Note:</b> This search is being conducted with strict confidentiality. Detailed information regarding the organization will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the initial discovery phase.</p><p>Pay: Rs550,000.00 - Rs650,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your Current Salary?</li><li>What is your Expected Salary?</li><li>Are you comfortable working a permanent night shift?</li><li>Are you a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with an active membership number from a recognized national body (e.g., ICAP, ICAEW)?</li><li>Did you worked atleast 5 years of your career within a Big 4 firm (PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMG)?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Strategic Finance Leader

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
In this role, you'll serve as the financial co-owner of Amazon's Private Brands B2B business and P&amp;L &mdash; a strategically distinct channel at the intersection of Amazon's private label portfolio and Amazon Business, serving SMB, mid-market, and enterprise customers across North America, Europe, Japan, and beyond. Amazon Private Brands (APB) is Amazon's portfolio of owned and exclusive brands &mdash; spanning everyday essentials, consumables, and hardlines &mdash; developed and sold directly on Amazon, giving the business end-to-end control over product development, pricing, and customer experience.<br>
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This role offers a rare combination of strategic finance leadership and direct influence over the economic model of a business designed to be deeply complementary to Amazon's core. APB's private label products deliver genuine value to customers and strengthen selection on Amazon. The B2B channel extends that mission into enterprise procurement, where professional buyers have distinct needs around pricing, selection depth, and purchasing efficiency.<br>
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Partnering directly with the APB B2B General Manager and the Amazon Business finance organization, you will shape how APB selection, pricing, and procurement programs are designed to win with business customers at scale. You will build financial frameworks governing contract pricing architecture, quantity-based pricing strategy, and program-level investment decisions &mdash; while influencing senior leadership across two major organizations through data-driven insights. This role reports to the Finance Director of Private Brands, reflecting its strategic importance and cross-organizational visibility.<br>
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A distinctive feature of this role is its dual-org setup &mdash; sitting within Private Brands while partnering directly with Amazon Business. The B2B channel is a fast-growing strategic priority, and the infrastructure is still maturing, offering a genuine opportunity to build scalable mechanisms and leave a lasting imprint on how finance operates in this space.<br>
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The ideal candidate is a creative, analytical problem solver who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments &mdash; a proactive thought leader, collaborative partner across a dynamic stakeholder network, and an innovator who drives continuous improvement in financial analysis, planning, and reporting.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Architect and govern the economic model of the APB B2B business, including defining pricing guardrails, evaluating quantity discount and contract pricing tradeoffs, and influencing pricing architecture decisions that balance customer value with sustainable profitability</li><li>Own the financial strategy for enterprise procurement programs &mdash; evaluating deal economics, modeling program return on investment, and identifying the highest-leverage opportunities to drive accretive growth.</li><li>Lead long-term business planning, ensuring alignment between B2B financial goals and APB's broader operating strategy across annual and multi-year planning cycles (including annual operating plan cycles and strategic reviews), as B2B grows as a strategic priority within APB's overall portfolio</li><li>Play a central role in product development and lifecycle management decisions: evaluate which products APB should build for the B2B market, model launch economics and ramp expectations, assess competitive private label coverage gaps across key enterprise spend categories, and influence how capital is allocated across the product development pipeline &mdash; a uniquely hands-on finance role in shaping what gets built, not just how it performs</li><li>Quantify and advance the complementary relationship between APB and Amazon's core business &mdash; building financial frameworks that demonstrate how private label selection enhances the customer experience and profitable growth on Amazon Business.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Amazon Business finance, Product, Pricing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing teams to influence strategic decisions, improve cost structure, and enable scalable growth across geographies</li><li>Build and scale financial mechanisms, reporting infrastructure, and automated analytics &mdash; including AI-driven tools &mdash; that improve decision velocity and business visibility across a high-cadence, senior-facing operating rhythm</li></ul><br>
A day in the life<br>
You will operate at the center of business decision-making across two major organizations &mdash; Amazon's private label business and Amazon Business &mdash; partnering with finance and business leaders on both sides to shape how APB grows profitably within the enterprise channel. You will evaluate contract pricing strategies and quantity discount tradeoffs, guide which new products to build based on expected financial returns and enterprise customer demand signals, and influence procurement program investments that balance customer value with margin guardrails. You will also help build scalable financial infrastructure and drive adoption of AI-driven analytics to improve financial visibility and efficiency, explain performance to senior leadership across weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews, and provide data-driven insights that shape strategic direction across both organizations.<br>
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About the team<br>
Amazon Private Brands Finance has responsibility for worldwide Private Brands, including established countries and global expansion. We are a global team with finance leaders based across the United States, Europe, Japan, and China. As finance partners, we enable Amazon Private Brands to deliver superior customer value and sustainable growth by driving strategic decision-making that balances customer obsession with financial discipline across the end-to-end business.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree in BI, finance, engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, finance or equivalent quantitative field</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>5+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience</li><li>Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results</li><li>MBA, or CPA</li><li>Knowledge of SQL/ETL</li><li>Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or retail finance, with demonstrated understanding of product lifecycle management, pricing strategy, and inventory optimization</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, NY, New York - 104,900.00 - 179,500.00 USD annually<br>
USA, TN, Nashville - 85,900.00 - 146,900.00 USD annually<br>
USA, TX, Irving - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Finance Manager Amazon Business, Private Brands

<div><p>We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You&rsquo;ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There&rsquo;s no one like you and that&rsquo;s why there&rsquo;s nowhere like RSM.</p><p></p><div><p>
The Consulting Partner role involves leveraging regulatory technical expertise and financial services industry experience to become a trusted advisor to clients. This position requires leading the development of innovative solutions, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving business growth through effective client relationships and strategic initiatives. Candidates should have extensive professional experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality managed services.</p></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li><p>This leader will help lead and expand the Strategic Finance and FP&amp;A practice, driving strategic growth, service and technology innovation, and operational excellence.</p></li><li><p>
This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and Board-level clients, delivering critical insights that shape strategic decision-making, capital allocation, and financial performance improvement.</p></li><li><p>
The Owner will ensure the practice continues its rapid growth trajectory, maintains high-quality delivery, and capitalizes on cross-functional opportunities across the firm.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Strategic Leadership:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for Strategic Finance and FP&amp;A, including transaction modeling, M&amp;A support, post-close services, KPI dashboard development, and FP&amp;A function builds.</p></li><li><p>
Scale leadership bandwidth to support continued growth and accelerate the hiring of directors and managers.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain and enhance high-quality delivery standards for C-level clients.</p></li><li><p>
Expand the practice&rsquo;s presence with private equity and public company clients.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with other RSM service lines to expand cross-functional opportunities.</p></li><li><p>
Integrate into RSM&rsquo;s M&amp;A infrastructure, supporting co-sourcing and joint business development.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Client Engagement:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Engage directly with client C-suites and Boards, providing insights that drive enterprise-wide service opportunities.</p></li><li><p>
Lead complex engagements, including equity/debt raises, M&amp;A (buy/sell-side), IPOs, and capital markets readiness.</p></li><li><p>
Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting revenue growth and long-term retention.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Practice Management &amp; Growth:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Unlock revenue demand by expanding capacity to take on new, high-value clients.</p></li><li><p>
Drive operational scale and efficiency, protecting and expanding margins.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and mentor a high-performing, diverse team across multiple geographies.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Talent Development:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Foster a high-performing culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and collaboration across geographies.</p></li><li><p>
Expand the depth of the global talent pool</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Success Measures:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>
Revenue Impact:</b> Achieve $5M in net-new revenue within the first 12 months.</p></li><li><p><b>
Practice Integration:</b> Demonstrate integration into RSM&rsquo;s M&amp;A infrastructure and expansion of services with Financial Consulting and across other RSM lines of service.</p></li><li><p><b>
Team Development:</b> Accelerate hiring and development of directors and managers to meet client demand.</p></li><li><p><b>
Operational Excellence:</b> Maintain high-quality delivery and improve efficiency at scale</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Proven experience in FP&amp;A, valuation, M&amp;A (buy/sell-side), and investment banking.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated ability to lead complex client engagements and drive profitable business growth.</p></li><li><p>
Strong leadership, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration skills.</p></li><li><p>
Experience leading global teams and infrastructure integration (preferred).</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life&rsquo;s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.</p><p></p><p>
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.</p><p></p><p>
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.</p><p></p><p>
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.</p></div><p></p>

Consulting Partner - Strategic Finance/FP&A

ZipLine

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Zipline</b></h3>
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<p>Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world's most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda's national blood delivery network and Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.</p>
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Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About You and The Role
</b></h3><p>The Head of Corporate Finance is a critical leadership role on Zipline's Strategic Finance team and sits at the center of how the company plans, measures, and communicates financial performance.</p>
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This leader will own Zipline's company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and reporting infrastructure, building the financial backbone that powers decision-making across the business. You will lead the company's planning cadence, maintain the consolidated global business model, and ensure leadership has a clear, consistent understanding of company performance and long-term strategy.</p>
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You will partner closely with Strategic Finance, Accounting, G&amp;A teams, and Executive Leadership to ensure Zipline's financial processes and reporting are rigorous, scalable, and aligned with published standards.</p>
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Just as importantly, you will help elevate the entire Strategic Finance organization, building the systems, tools, and processes that allow the company to move quickly while maintaining financial discipline as Zipline scales globally and prepares for the public markets.</p>
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This role will be an in-person role based at our HQ in South San Francisco.</b></p>
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What You'll Do
</b></h3><p><b>Own Zipline's Global Financial Planning &amp; Forecasting</b></p>
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<li>Build and maintain Zipline's consolidated global financial model, integrating actuals and forecasts across all departments and business lines.</li>
<li>Lead the company's annual planning and quarterly forecast processes across Strategic Finance and the broader organization.</li>
<li>Define planning workstreams, ownership, timelines, and outputs to ensure a tight, efficient process with clear leadership decision points.</li>
<li>Partner with business leaders to evaluate investment tradeoffs and align financial plans with Zipline's strategic priorities.</li>
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<p><b>Lead the Company's Financial Operating Cadence</b></p>
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<li>Lead monthly forecast-to-actual reviews with finance leadership and executives, ensuring clear visibility into performance drivers and emerging risks.</li>
<li>Establish Zipline's management reporting framework and financial metrics that serve as the company's source of truth.</li>
<li>Lead the creation of executive reporting materials and board decks that communicate company performance and strategic progress.</li>
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<p><b>Drive Long-Range Planning and Strategic Financial Modeling</b></p>
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<li>Manage Zipline's long-range financial plan, including maintenance of the company's five-year plan which is used for investor communication, fundraising, and long-term capital planning.</li>
<li>Build scenario models that evaluate strategic investments, capital requirements, and growth pathways.</li>
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<p><b>Strengthen Financial Infrastructure and Reporting</b></p>
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<li>Build the systems, tools, and processes that power Strategic Finance</li>
<li>Continuously elevate Zipline's financial systems, data infrastructure, and planning tools to improve speed, accuracy, and insight generation.</li>
<li>Partner closely with Accounting to improve financial reporting structures, account coding, and reporting systems.</li>
<li>Ensure financial reporting accurately reflects business performance while aligning with external reporting standards and IPO readiness requirements.</li>
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<p><b>Lead G&amp;A Business Partnership</b></p>
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<li>Serve as the primary financial partner to G&amp;A functions including People, Legal, Facilities, and Finance.</li>
<li>Own company-wide headcount forecasting and workforce planning in partnership with the People Team, Strategic Finance and Executive Leadership.</li>
<li>Build operating cost plans that support company goals while maintaining financial discipline.</li>
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<p><b>Support Investor Communication and IPO Readiness</b></p>
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<li>Support investor updates and reporting by ensuring consistent, high-quality financial materials and narratives.</li>
<li>Help prepare Zipline for the operational and reporting requirements of public markets.</li>
<li>Partner with Accounting, Legal, and leadership to build the financial discipline and reporting infrastructure required for IPO readiness.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Bring</b></h3>
<ul><li>10+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or financial strategy within high-growth organizations.</li>
<li>Proven experience owning company-wide planning, forecasting, and financial modeling.</li>
<li>Experience building and improving financial reporting systems and planning infrastructure.</li>
<li>Strong track record partnering with senior executives to drive company-level decisions.</li>
<li>Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for executives, boards, and investors.</li>
<li>Strong leadership instincts with the ability to build systems, develop teams, and drive operational rigor across the organization.</li>
<li>Passion for mission-driven work and for building the financial infrastructure that enables breakthrough technology to scale globally.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Nice to Have</b></h3>
<ul><li>Experience preparing companies for IPO or operating in public-company environments</li>
<li>Experience scaling financial planning systems or ERP/FP&amp;A tools</li>
<li>Background in logistics, marketplaces, robotics, or operations &amp; hardware-heavy businesses</li>
<li>Prior experience working with Boards or investors in high-growth companies</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What Else You Need to Know
</b></h3><p>The starting cash range for this role is $200,000-$240,000, plus equity. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.</p>
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Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.</p>
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We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!</p></div>

Head of Corporate Finance

College Board

<div><div><div><div>Senior Director, Strategic Finance</div></div><div><div>
College Board - Finance</div></div><div><div>
Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.</div></div><div><div>
Type: This is a full-time position</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
About the Team</div></div><div><div>
The Strategic Finance team is a highly collaborative team, working with senior leaders across the organization to drive key decisions that strengthen the outcomes of our programs and services. As the Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) arm of the Finance division, we leverage a strong understanding of College Board&rsquo;s economics, a broad range of financial models, and deep relationships with program leaders to manage and analyze a billion-dollar budget. Our work ensures that the College Board&rsquo;s resources are strategically and sustainably allocated in support of our mission to clear a path for all students to own their future.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
About the Opportunity</div></div><div><div>
As a Senior Director of Strategic Finance, you are an adept translator between program priorities and the organization's financial strategy. You help teams craft and refine their budgets, accurately forecast changes throughout the year, and keep leadership apprised of the financial health and needs of your portfolio of programs. You are your portfolio&rsquo;s financial expert &ndash; masterfully telling the story behind the P&amp;L, regularly adjusting projections to reflect new inputs and market trends, and consistently using your financial modeling and analytical superpowers to provide actionable insights and inform key decisions. Our ideal candidate is passionate about finance, has a strong understanding of FP&amp;A best practices and a track record of effective business partnership with senior leaders.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
In this role, you will:</div></div><div><div>
Own Strategic Financial Planning (50%)</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Perform complex financial analyses to generate recommendations to drive sound business and strategy decisions. Projects may include new initiative business case development, cost of acquisition and ROI analyses, competitive benchmarking and pricing analyses, and long-term financial planning.</div></li><li><div>
Lead key analytic work streams from start to finish, identifying Finance and Program needs, scoping projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, and managing towards deliverables and deadlines.</div></li><li><div>
Effectively identify and communicate clear, synthesized, and actionable insights and recommendations from analytical projects to senior leaders.</div></li><li><div>
Deeply grasp the economics of the College Board, including revenue and expense drivers, key performance indicators, and recent historical trends, and ensure that programs and service units have the information they need to apply these insights to their work.</div></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
Manage Budgeting &amp; Forecasting (40%)</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Drive the budget and forecasting processes in partnership with large, complex and/or revenue-generating departments; leverage data to ensure key assumptions are accurately reflected and identify risks and cost savings opportunities.</div></li><li><div>
Own the development of financial projections and performance reports in collaboration with program and Finance colleagues.</div></li><li><div>
Proactively design and deliver custom strategic financial reports, outlining actionable insights for senior leadership.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div>
Complete Special Projects (10%)</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Manage ad-hoc projects and initiatives</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div>
About You</div></div><div><div>
To qualify for this role, you must have:</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Economics or related technical field preferred</div></li><li><div>
12+ years of relevant and progressive experience in FP&amp;A, finance business partner, and/or strategy roles; extensive experience in financial modeling and quantitative analyses and experience supporting growth strategies</div></li><li><div>
A strong understanding of corporate finance</div></li><li><div>
Experience with financial planning systems preferred, especially Workday and Adaptive Planning</div></li><li><div>
The ability to succinctly summarize complex financial analysis, present key findings to senior management, and influence decisions</div></li><li><div>
Project management skills and the ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects</div></li><li><div>
A strong interest in proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement; the ability and willingness to both teach others and learn from colleagues</div></li><li><div>
Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills</div></li><li><div>
Exceptional attention to detail</div></li><li><div>
A strong interest in expanding educational opportunity for all students</div></li><li><div>
The ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business</div></li><li><div>
Authorization to work in the United States</div></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
All roles at College Board require:</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work</div></li><li><div>
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively</div></li><li><div>
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal</div></li><li><div>
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input</div></li><li><div>
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking</div></li><li><div>
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
About Our Process</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.</div></li><li><div>
While the <div>hiring process</div> may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
What We Offer</div></div><div><div>
At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck&mdash;we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We&rsquo;re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.</div></div><div></div><div><div><i>
A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation: </i>The hiring range for this role is $120,000&ndash;$190,000/year. We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. Below, we&rsquo;ve offered an estimated range for a variety of metro areas throughout the United States:</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC and Los Angeles: $155,000-$190,000</div></li><li><div>
Austin, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Denver: $138,000-$172,000</div></li><li><div>
Atlanta, Miami, Iowa City and most other locations throughout the Southeast and Midwest: $120,000-$160,000</div></li><li><div>
Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.</div></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div>
You&rsquo;ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it&rsquo;s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.</div></div></div>

Senior Director, Strategic Finance

Cross River Bank

<div><p><b>Who We Are</b></p>
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Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively &mdash; trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.</p>
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Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of <i>American Banker's</i> Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you're designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you'll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do &mdash; and where your work helps shape the future of finance.</p>
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What We're Looking For</b></p>
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This candidate will be a direct report to the Head of FP&amp;A. You will be responsible for leading a team in budgeting, forecasting, and presenting to the CEO and senior audiences the financial and business performance of the company. This person will play a critical leadership role in assisting Finance leadership and senior management to make profitable, data-driven strategic decisions. In addition to overseeing the HQ central consolidation FP&amp;A team, this role will have a strong focus on pre-IPO readiness and external investor communications, ensuring internal financial insights are effectively translated for external stakeholders. Responsibilities include business case development, hiring and team development, process improvements, analytics, and data/system governance.</p>
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Responsibilities:</b></p>
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<li>Lead the annual budgeting process, cross-functional analysis, long-term financial forecasting, monthly Board reporting, and special projects (including strategic initiatives and finance transformation)</li>
<li>Build robust repeatable processes for external reporting and investor communications; partner with Investor Relations to craft clear, data-driven narratives for external audiences</li>
<li>Provide analysis of the monthly P&amp;L report: financial results versus forecast, prior year, and budget. Perform revenue, margin, and operating expense variance analysis. Oversee headcount tracking and benefits analysis</li>
<li>Deliver deep insights and strategies to assist with business KPIs and strategic decision-making</li>
<li>Support long-term financial elements of strategic planning and capital markets readiness</li>
<li>Drive process improvements and governance of financial data and systems across FP&amp;A</li>
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<p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred</li>
<li>Minimum of 12&ndash;15 years' experience in FP&amp;A and strategic finance roles; experience in a public company environment is highly preferred</li>
<li>Banking finance/reporting experience is a must; high-tech or growth company experience is a plus</li>
<li>Strong background in external reporting and investor communications; IPO experience is a plus</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of financial planning and analysis</li>
<li>Strong quantitative/analytical skills and ability to think critically and strategically</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills (written &amp; verbal) with the ability to influence at all levels</li>
<li>Advanced Excel &amp; PowerPoint skills; familiarity with FP&amp;A and BI tools (Workday, Tableau, Pigment/AnaPlan, Alteryx) is a plus</li>
<li>Presentation skills with the proven ability to focus on the details as well as zoom out for high-level messaging and takeaways</li></ul><br>
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#LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite</p>
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Salary Range: $175,000.00 - $195,000.00</p><div><p>
Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.</p>
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By submitting your application, you give Cross River permission to email, call, or text you using the contact details provided. We will only contact you with job related information.</i></p></div></div>

VP, FP&A

Mastercard

<div><p><b>Our Purpose</b></p><p></p><p><i>
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
Title and Summary</b></p><p></p>
Vice President, Financial Planning &amp; Analysis - Services<p></p>
Overview<br>
Mastercard is seeking a Vice President, FP&amp;A to lead financial planning and strategic decision support for the global Services organization. This role will serve as the primary source of reporting and analytics for the Services executive leadership team, driving financial performance, strategic planning, and operational insights for one of Mastercard&rsquo;s fastest-growing business segments.<br>
The VP will oversee forecasting, long-range planning, performance management, and strategic investment analysis across the Services portfolio. The role requires a combination of strong financial rigor, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across product, sales, and regional leadership.<br>
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Key Responsibilities<br>
Strategic Finance Leadership<br>
<ul><li>Provide strategic insights to drive growth, profitability, and investment prioritization.</li><li>Lead financial planning processes including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans.</li><li>Develop financial frameworks that support Services&rsquo; growth strategy, including pricing, revenue models, and margin optimization.</li></ul>
Performance Management<br>
<ul><li>Establish and monitor key financial and operating metrics across the Services portfolio.</li><li>Deliver clear insights into drivers of revenue growth, margin expansion, and operating leverage.</li><li>Identify opportunities to accelerate growth, improve efficiency, and optimize capital allocation.</li></ul>
Forecasting &amp; Planning<br>
<ul><li>Lead global forecasting and financial planning processes for the Services organization.</li><li>Partner with regional and product finance teams to ensure forecast accuracy and alignment with business strategies.</li><li>Build scalable financial models to support rapid growth and evolving business models.</li><li>Leverage artificial intelligence to deliver efficiencies across finance</li></ul>
Business Partnership<br>
<ul><li>Collaborate closely with product, sales, and commercialization teams, and/or finance supports teams, to evaluate strategic initiatives and investment opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial leadership on major initiatives, partnerships, and strategic investments.</li></ul>
Executive Communication<br>
<ul><li>Prepare financial materials and insights for senior leadership and executive forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear narratives that support decision-making.</li></ul>
Team Leadership<br>
<ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing FP&amp;A team supporting the Services organization globally.</li><li>Foster a culture of analytical rigor, proactive insight generation, and strong business partnership.</li></ul><br>
Qualifications<br>
Experience<br>
<ul><li>12&ndash;15+ years of experience in FP&amp;A, corporate finance, or strategic finance.</li><li>Experience supporting high-growth technology, platform, or services businesses preferred.</li><li>Proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders to drive financial outcomes.</li></ul><br>
Skills<br>
<ul><li>Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.</li><li>Ability to translate data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.</li><li>Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and scale teams.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global organization.</li></ul><br>
Education<br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.</li><li>MBA or advanced business degree preferred.</li></ul><br>
Key Competencies<br>
<ul><li>Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen</li><li>Data-driven decision making</li><li>Executive presence and stakeholder influence</li><li>Operational rigor and financial discipline</li><li>Ability to balance growth and profitability objectives</li></ul><p></p>
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.<p></p><p><b>
Corporate Security Responsibility</b></p><p><br>
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:</p><ul><li><p>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</p></li><li><p>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</p></li><li><p>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</p></li><li><p>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</p></li></ul><p></p>
In line with Mastercard&rsquo;s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.<p></p><p><b>
Pay Ranges</b></p>
Purchase, New York: $217,000 - $359,000 USD</div><p></p>

Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis - Services

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