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divh2VP, FPA Strategic Finance/h2pSeattle, Washington, United States/ppZenoti provides an all-in-one, cloud-based software solution for the beauty and wellness industry. Our solution allows users to seamlessly manage every aspect of the business in a comprehensive mobile solution: online appointment bookings, POS, CRM, employee management, inventory management, built-in marketing programs and more. Zenoti helps clients streamline their systems and reduce costs, while simultaneously improving customer retention and spending. Our platform is engineered for reliability and scale and harnesses the power of enterprise-level technology for businesses of all sizes/ppZenoti powers more than 30,000 salons, spas, medspas and fitness studios in over 50 countries. This includes a vast portfolio of global brands, such as European Wax Center, Hand Stone, Massage Heights, Rush Hair Beauty, Sono Bello, Profile by Sanford, Hair Cuttery, CorePower Yoga and TONIGUY./ppOur recent accomplishments include surpassing a $1 billion unicorn valuation, being named Next Tech Titan by GeekWire, raising an $80 million investment from TPG, ranking as the 316th fastest-growing company in North America on Deloittes 2020 Technology Fast 500. We are also proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM for 2021-2022 as this reaffirms our commitment to empowering people to feel good and find their greatness./ppVP, FPA Strategic Finance/ppRole Overview/ppWe are seeking a VP of FPA Strategic Finance to lead global financial planning, forecasting, KPI governance and Finance AI-enablement to support our next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to design a best-in-class financial operating rhythm for a high-growth company in the vertical SaaS + FinTech space./ppThe VP of FPA Strategic Finance will drive financial planning cycles with cross-functional leadership, establish robust KPI governance, and set the operating rhythm of the business, while leveraging automation and AI to scale impact in a lean organization. This role will also be a critical partner to the CFO in communicating with the Board and prospective investors, preparing for a capital raise and evaluating inorganic growth opportunities./ppThis leader must bring strong SaaS and fintech expertise, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively with globally distributed teams./ppKey Responsibilities/ppKPI Governance Rhythm of the Business/pulliEstablish and maintain clear KPI governance, including metric definitions, ownership, data sources, and consistent reporting across teams./liliDesign and operationalize the companys rhythm of the business, aligning weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews with planning and decision-making./liliDrive disciplined performance management by linking KPIs to accountability, incentives, and operating plans./liliDrive rigorous variance analysis, cohort analysis, and unit economics across SaaS and fintech revenue streams./liliImprove predictability and transparency of revenue, margins, cash flow, and operating performance./liliEnsure strong data integrity and alignment across FPA, Accounting, Revenue, and Business Systems./liliEnsure metrics, cadence, and reporting are scalable and suitable for Board, investor, and eventual public-company requirements./li/ulpExecutive, Board Business Partnership/pulliServe as a trusted thought partner to the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team, providing clear, decision-ready financial insights./liliLead preparation of Board and investor reporting, delivering concise, high-quality financial narratives./liliPartner with GTM, Product, Operations, and FinTech teams to align financial plans with execution and improve forecast accuracy./li/ulpStrategic Planning, Capital Readiness MA/pulliOwn company-wide financial planning processes, including annual operating plans, long-range planning, rolling forecasts, and scenario modeling./liliPartner with the CFO on capital raise preparation, investor materials, valuation support, and financial diligence./liliSupport MA activities, including target evaluation, financial modeling, integration planning, and post-transaction performance tracking./liliEnsure financial plans align with growth strategy, unit economics, and capital efficiency goals./li/ulpAI-Enabled Scale FPA Leverage/pulliProactively identify and deploy AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools to increase FPA capacity, improve forecasting accuracy, and streamline reporting and analysis./liliRedesign FPA workflows to maximize leverage and impact without significant near-term headcount growth./liliBuild self-service reporting and insights that enable faster, data-driven decision-making across the organization./li/ulpQualifications/pulli15+ years of progressive experience in FPA, corporate finance, or related roles, including leadership experience in high-growth SaaS and/or FinTech environments./liliProven experience supporting capital raises, MA, and/or IPO readiness./lili
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