Senior Director, Strategic Finance

HighLevel

Senior Director, Strategic Finance leading financial framework for R&D and GTM functions at HighLevel. Utilizing analytical insights to influence business-critical decisions

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $242,000 - $306,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead our R&D and GTM FP&A functions, play a central role in defining how the team partners across the organization and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders to influence + quantify key business decisions
Develop, own and improve the process of defining the business impact of key R&D and GTM investments, providing connectivity between requisite investments, operational objectives, and financial targets
Partner with senior R&D and GTM leaders to provide financial insights and scenario analysis supporting strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and investment decisions by leveraging an in-depth understanding of market dynamics, unit economics, and growth strategies
Build robust operational + financial models for major projects to help teams quantify ROI and trade-offs between driving growth and profitability
Lead cross-departmental financial projects and drive alignment between R&D and GTM on budgeting, resource planning, and strategic goals
Define and track key performance indicators / productivity metrics across R&D and GTM functions and lead performance measurement initiatives to drive accountability and transparency
Hire, mentor and guide other finance team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and data-driven culture. Architect scalable team structures, workflows, and governance models that support business growth while maintaining a high degree of quality
Identify and spearhead opportunities to leverage AI-based tools to streamline existing processes, forecasting, and other ad-hoc analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA, CFA, CA, or equivalent advanced qualification in Finance, Economics, or Business.)
15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy at a high-growth tech company, with at least 5+ years of leadership / management experience; public company experience is a plus
Extraordinary ability to storytell with data / analysis and distill complex topics and tradeoffs into a simple framework to influence decision making; exceptional communication and presentation skills; experience interfacing with executive teams, board members, and investors
Excellent business partnering skills, with both financial and non-financial leaders; track record of advising operational and financial improvements across multiple areas in the business
Willingness and ability to operate at multiple levels - deep within the details and big picture - with strong awareness of when to leverage each to achieve a targeted outcome
Advanced modeling skills, including strong understanding of bottoms-up financial modeling and tying together unit economics to the overall business impact
Deep understanding of SaaS and usage-based business models and metrics; experience in the SMB market is a plus
Ability to jump into ambiguous questions or situations, identify the key variables and drive toward a successful outcome
Possess a bias toward action, strong work ethic, and player-coach mentality with experience driving operational outcomes under tight timelines
Advanced experience with financial planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, etc.), AI tools, and BI tools; Track record of using AI to improve forecasting methodologies or drive process improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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B2B HighLevel is an all-in-one marketing and sales platform designed to help businesses grow and succeed. The platform consolidates various marketing tools into a single solution, providing features such as lead capture through landing pages, surveys, forms, and calendars, as well as tools for nurturing leads via automated messaging across multiple channels including phone, SMS, email, and social media. HighLevel offers customizable solutions like online appointment scheduling, multi-channel follow-up campaigns, and pipeline management. Additionally, businesses can build websites, funnels, and landing pages using the intuitive page builder. HighLevel supports integrating with existing systems via API, and offers a membership platform for community building and course management. The platform is targeted towards marketers and offers white-labeling options for businesses to brand the software as their own. With a community-driven development approach and award-winning support, HighLevel is focused on empowering businesses to streamline their operations and enhance their marketing efficiencies. Senior Director, Strategic Finance Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 3 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $242k - $306k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead our R&D and GTM FP&A functions, play a central role in defining how the team partners across the organization and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders to influence + quantify key business decisions
Develop, own and improve the process of defining the business impact of key R&D and GTM investments, providing connectivity between requisite investments, operational objectives, and financial targets
Partner with senior R&D and GTM leaders to provide financial insights and scenario analysis supporting strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and investment decisions by leveraging an in-depth understanding of market dynamics, unit economics, and growth strategies
Build robust operational + financial models for major projects to help teams quantify ROI and trade-offs between driving growth and profitability
Lead cross-departmental financial projects and drive alignment between R&D and GTM on budgeting, resource planning, and strategic goals
Define and track key performance indicators / productivity metrics across R&D and GTM functions and lead performance measurement initiatives to drive accountability and transparency
Hire, mentor and guide other finance team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and data-driven culture. Architect scalable team structures, workflows, and governance models that support business growth while maintaining a high degree of quality
Identify and spearhead opportunities to leverage AI-based tools to streamline existing processes, forecasting, and other ad-hoc analyses 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA, CFA, CA, or equivalent advanced qualification in Finance, Economics, or Business.)
15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy at a high-growth tech company, with at least 5+ years of leadership / management experience; public company experience is a plus
Extraordinary ability to storytell with data / analysis and distill complex topics and tradeoffs into a simple framework to influence decision making; exceptional communication and presentation skills; experience interfacing with executive teams, board members, and investors
Excellent business partnering skills, with both financial and non-financial leaders; track record of advising operational and financial improvements across multiple areas in the business
Willingness and ability to operate at multiple levels - deep within the details and big picture - with strong awareness of when to leverage each to achieve a targeted outcome
Advanced modeling skills, including strong understanding of bottoms-up financial modeling and tying together unit economics to the overall business impact
Deep understanding of SaaS and usage-based business models and metrics; experience in the SMB market is a plus
Ability to jump into ambiguous questions or situations, identify the key variables and drive toward a successful outcome
Possess a bias toward action, strong work ethic, and player-coach mentality with experience driving operational outcomes under tight timelines
Advanced experience with financial planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, etc.), AI tools, and BI tools; Track record of using AI to improve forecasting methodologies or drive process improvements Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Financial Performance Portfolio Lead 🔥 1 hour ago Teamshares 51 - 200 🤝 B2B 💸 Finance 🌍 Social Impact Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Financial Performance Portfolio Operations Lead helping scale financial performance across 90 network companies. Building systems and processes essential for effective operations and collaboration across teams. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💰 Seed Round on 2021-01 ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Improvement, Audit Remediation Specialist 🔥 1 hour ago Guidehouse 10,000+ employees Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist overseeing audit remediation for Department of Defense. Experience in financial management, accounting, and compliance is essential. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $89k - $148k / year 💰 Grant on 2023-02 ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor FP&A Analyst 🔥 2 hours ago Vector Solutions 501 - 1000 📚 Education ☁️ SaaS 📋 Compliance Website LinkedIn All Job Openings FP&A Analyst supporting financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis at Vector Solutions. Collaborating with leadership to drive value creation initiatives in a SaaS environment. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $100k - $110k / year 💰 Private Equity Round on 2011-06 ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analyst 🔥 2 hours ago Angela Adams Consulting Services 51 - 200 👥 HR Tech 💸 Finance Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Financial Analyst serving as a trusted financial partner for independent insurance agencies. Handling financial oversight, reporting, and client interactions with precision and autonomy. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst 🔥 2 hours ago First Stop Health 51 - 200 ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 🤝 B2B 👥 B2C Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst at First Stop Health, focusing on financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support across the business. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) View More Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingROI quantificationscenario analysisperformance measurementbudgetingresource planningdata storytellingunit economicsSaaS business modelsusage-based business models

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsbusiness partneringleadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitywork ethicplayer-coach mentality

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in EconomicsBachelor's degree in BusinessMBACFACA