[Hiring] VP, FP&A & Strategic Finance @Zenoti

Role Description

We are seeking a VP of FP&A & 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.

• Drive financial planning cycles with cross-functional leadership
• Establish robust KPI governance
• Set the operating rhythm of the business
• Leverage automation and AI to scale impact in a lean organization
• Partner with the CFO in communicating with the Board and prospective investors
• Prepare for a capital raise and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• KPI Governance & Rhythm of the Business
  • Establish and maintain clear KPI governance, including metric definitions, ownership, data sources, and consistent reporting across teams
  • Design and operationalize the company’s “rhythm of the business”
  • Drive disciplined performance management by linking KPIs to accountability, incentives, and operating plans
  • Drive rigorous variance analysis, cohort analysis, and unit economics across SaaS and fintech revenue streams
  • Improve predictability and transparency of revenue, margins, cash flow, and operating performance
  • Ensure strong data integrity and alignment across FP&A, Accounting, Revenue, and Business Systems
  • Ensure metrics, cadence, and reporting are scalable and suitable for Board, investor, and eventual public-company requirements
• Executive, Board & Business Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team
  • Lead preparation of Board and investor reporting
  • Partner with GTM, Product, Operations, and FinTech teams to align financial plans with execution
• Strategic Planning, Capital Readiness & M&A
  • Own company-wide financial planning processes
  • Partner with the CFO on capital raise preparation, investor materials, valuation support, and financial diligence
  • Support M&A activities, including target evaluation, financial modeling, integration planning, and post-transaction performance tracking
  • Ensure financial plans align with growth strategy, unit economics, and capital efficiency goals
• AI-Enabled Scale & FP&A Leverage
  • Proactively identify and deploy AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools
  • Redesign FP&A workflows to maximize leverage and impact without significant near-term headcount growth
  • Build self-service reporting and insights that enable faster, data-driven decision-making across the organization

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
• Leadership experience in high-growth SaaS and/or FinTech environments
• Proven experience supporting capital raises, M&A, and/or IPO readiness
• Deep expertise in SaaS metrics, unit economics, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Hands-on experience leveraging automation and AI tools to scale FP&A impact in lean teams
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely
• Experience leading and influencing globally distributed teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus

Company Description

Zenoti 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.

• Powers more than 30,000 salons, spas, medspas and fitness studios in over 50 countries
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM for 2021-2022
• Surpassed a $1 billion unicorn valuation
• Ranked as the 316th fastest-growing company in North America on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™