Vice President, Strategic Finance & Analytics (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Vice President, Strategic Finance and Analytics leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics to shape financial strategy and support sustainable growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role provides insights for strategic decision-making across the organization and manages a team covering FP&A, Strategic Finance, and Analytics. The role partners with the executive team and functional leaders to develop financial goals and long-term plans, allocate resources, assess performance, and evaluate business cases. It leads internal reporting, analytics, forecasting improvements, company dashboards, KPI architecture, and executive and board reporting. The position also prepares board and investor materials and partners with Investor Relations and Accounting on external guidance and disclosure consistency. Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of serious neurological conditions. Its point-of-care EEG system is designed for acute care settings and is used in hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance experience.
- At least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A functions.
- Experience leading Business Insights (BI) or similar analytics and/or data functions.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial analysis and reporting.
- High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or relevant advanced degree.
- Experience within a publicly traded medical device, healthcare, or life sciences company.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop and refine financial goals and long-term strategic plans.
- Lead annual budgeting processes and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and accurate resource allocation.
- Manage core FP&A duties and develop financial models for forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flows.
- Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry benchmarks to recommend actions for achieving financial targets.
- Evaluate ROI for major initiatives, including product launches, territory expansion, and headcount investments, and hold owners accountable to approved business cases.
- Partner with department heads to develop KPIs, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement or optimization.
- Advise functional leaders on resource allocation and investment decisions.
- Lead commercial and corporate internal reporting and analytical deep dives to generate business insights.
- Provide variance analysis and commentary on financial performance, key drivers, opportunities, and risks to senior management.
- Improve forecast accuracy and efficiency by leveraging technology and best practices.
- Partner with commercial operations and data teams to own company dashboards, enterprise KPI architecture, and executive and board reporting packages.
- Apply advanced analytics, including forecasting models and driver-based planning, and evaluate how AI can improve process speed and accuracy.
- Prepare board materials, investor presentations, guidance models, and earnings support, translating complex financial dynamics into clear narratives.
- Partner with Investor Relations and Accounting on external guidance and disclosure consistency.
- Manage and develop a high-performing team across FP&A, Strategic Finance, and Analytics.
- Coach team members and provide professional development opportunities.
- Establish governance, cadence, and controls for planning and forecasting, including SOX-relevant processes where applicable.
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive compensation, varying by role.
- Equity opportunities.
- 100% employer-paid health benefits for employees.
- 50%–70% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for dependents, depending on plan selection.
- 100% paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
- Flexible paid time off.
- 13 paid holidays and 3 company wellness days.
- Parental leave policy.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
