Vice President - FP&A

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of FP&A to lead our Financial Planning and Analysis team. The VP of FP&A will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of the company, overseeing all financial operations, and ensuring sustainable growth. This individual will be responsible for aligning financial objectives with business goals, managing financial risk, and driving the global financial planning and analysis processes.

The ideal candidate will be a driven individual with excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of presenting the company's narrative to executives, the board, and strategic partners. You will report directly to the CFO and will be actively involved in strategic business discussions.

What you'll be doing:

• This role is responsible for developing high-quality business strategies and operational plans, ensuring alignment with StackAdapt’s short-term and long-term strategic objectives

• The VP of FP&A will be responsible for working with business leader stakeholders to develop financial discipline that supports our revenue growth, expense discipline and resource planning

• Analyze macro trends and growth drivers to enhance scalability and sustainability across the entire business

• Drive performance management tied to key metrics/KPIs/business drivers that provide a forward-looking view into trends requiring management decisions and action

• Improve the quality, timeliness, and reliability of financial analysis and key performance metrics available to executive management and the Board, including forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation in all functional areas

• Oversee the global annual operating planning and budgeting process, including the consolidation and synthesization of department level budgets into a consolidated financial plan

• Lead efforts to automate all short term and long term business forecasts in a manner that provides access to insightful and accurate financial information to better inform business decision making

• Leverage analytics to identify and communicate important business trends, issues, and profitability drivers

• Support capital raising as needed by anticipating due diligence requests, gathering and synthesizing data from key stakeholders, and presenting data in an articulate manner that supports company narrative

• Develop long term plans and strategies to position the company for a successful IPO (long term goal)

• Perform other ad-hoc business reporting and analysis as needed

• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team. Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and support their career growth

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in the adtech, technology, or digital media sectors

• Proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies that drive business growth

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make strategic decisions

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

• Experience in managing and communicating with investors and understanding capital markets

• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and collaboration and a 'player-coach' mentality

• Proficient in Google Sheet, Excel and financial systems (Netsuite and Planful)

• Strong financial modeling skills (ability to build clean and efficient models)

• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills; adept at working with senior executives

• Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical applications

• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining high standards and leading from the front

• Proven track record of leading through change

• Experience in building and managing teams

• Background in both public and private companies

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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