Head Of Finance Jobs

About Us

Voiceflow is the leading collaborative conversational AI platform. Our collaboration platform makes it easy for conversational AI product teams to quickly design, test, ship and iterate on conversational assistants - together, faster, at scale.

Assistants designed and built with Voiceflow span hundreds of use cases, from drive thrus to in-car assistants, call centres and more. Voiceflow is loved by over 80,000 global teams with some of the world’s largest companies as customers including Google, BMW, US Bank, McDonalds, JP Morgan, Spotify, Amazon, Home Depot, Best Buy, John Hopkins, and thousands of others. We’re biased of course, but we think we’re building one of the coolest products in the world. Put this claim to the test and try out Voiceflow’s free version yourself - give it a try!

Joining a new company is one of the biggest decisions we all make in life as we’re investing our most important resource - our time. At Voiceflow, we’re investing our time here because we believe in an inevitable future where many of the conversations we have with brands everyday will be increasingly automated. If that’s the future we’re all going to be a part of, then the world needs Voiceflow to ensure the teams building these conversational experiences have great tools to craft great experiences. Think of us like the Adobe creative suite for the growing world of conversational AI. You can learn more about our vision of the future here.

We’ve raised $25M USD the past 2 years from some of the world’s best investors including Felicis, Craft, True, Amazon, Google & CEOs of Figma, Webflow, Eventbrite, Invision, Producthunt, and more. We’re a small, fast growing remote team of around 35 team members from around the world, composed of dedicated and talented individuals with a core focus on engineering and product.

About The Role

Voiceflow is looking for our first Head of Finance, a key leader responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and financial management of our org. You will primarily focus on owning our core operating model, providing critical insights, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting to support our company-wide strategy and decision-making. You will combine strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a deep understanding of financial concepts and best practices to operationalize our vision in as effective a way as possible.

What you'll do

• Oversee internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risks
• Develop and execute the overall FP&A strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives
• Own and maintain the Voiceflow operating model, including overseeing all inputs and outputs, flagging inconsistencies and ensuring that the model aligns with the Voiceflow strategy as we scale
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial planning processes, budgeting, and forecasting
• Develop financial models and metrics to evaluate business performance, assess profitability, and support decision-making processes
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Conduct financial evaluations for potential investments, new business opportunities, and acquisitions, including financial due diligence
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leadership
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with functional leaders to develop realistic and achievable financial targets
• Financial Strategy & Leadership
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop long-term financial forecasts, scenario analysis, and sensitivity models to assess potential outcomes
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to facilitate audits and maintain strong relationships
• Business Partnership and Decision Support
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives, providing financial insights and recommendations
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Monitor budget adherence and provide variance analysis to identify areas of improvement and potential cost-saving opportunities
• Support business case development, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives

About You

• You have proven experience in a senior finance role with a strong focus on strategic finance and FP&A
• You have owned the build-out and maintenance of a product’s full operating model
• You are an exceptional communicator and excel at working with cross-functional teams to reach alignment in ambiguous situations
• You have experience in a scaling, growth-stage business; experience in Enterprise B2B SaaS is a bonus
• You have strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically and contribute to the overall organizational goals

Logistics

• Manager — this role will report into Braden Ream, CEO/Cofounder
• Location — we are located in Toronto and operate on a Hybrid model where our team comes into the office 1-2 days per week
• Timeline — we are aiming to have our process completed and an offer made by the end of June 2023

Why Voiceflow

• Competitive salaries, equity options, full benefits from day one, WFH equipment budget and paid development - we’ve got you covered!
• Supporting new hires by providing opportunities to participate in a Voiceflow Bootcamp where you receive one-on-one support to learn the ins and outs of our product
• Take ownership over your work and build momentum on important projects both assigned to you, and of your own choosing
• Realistic company valuation that gives your equity real, meaningful upside
• Bi-weekly Team All-Hands, Social Hours, team bonding games, and more. Keeping our teams engaged, even in the remote world
• Supporting continued growth with Learning & Development and Lunch & Learn opportunities
• Work with a well-funded yet small, hard working team filled with brilliant passionate people