Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategic Finance Job New York New York USA,Finance & Banking

Location: New York

We’re hiring a Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategic Finance to join our FP&A team
As a senior leader within the Oscar FP&A organization, this role will be the dedicated Strategic Finance Partner to the startup leadership teams and lead Corporate Development activities
Additionally, the VP, Corporate Development & Strategic Finance will serve as the primary FP&A Partner for the Technology organization, ensuring that our technical roadmap, engineering resources, and infrastructure investments are financially optimized and aligned with long-term business goals
You will report into the SVP, Deputy CFO
Serve as the lead finance partner to the CTO and Technology leadership, providing strategic oversight for the tech organization’s budget and long-term financial health
Manage the financial complexities of a high-growth tech business, including cloud infrastructure optimization (e.g., AWS/GCP spend), R&D capitalization, and engineering headcount planning
Align technical roadmaps with financial targets, ensuring that engineering velocity is matched with disciplined capital allocation and ROI tracking
Act as the strategic co-pilot to Oscar’s business development ventures, navigating the transition from initial concept to a scalable, margin-positive business model
Build the financial DNA, pro forma foundations, and “0 to 1” business cases from a blank canvas
Analyze cost structures and revenue quality early in the lifecycle to identify margin levers
Ensure ventures build a sustainable path to profitability through rigorous financial management
Provide Finance oversight for end-to-end deal execution (M&A, strategic partnerships)
Identify disruptive Health Tech assets, build investment cases, and own the pro forma modeling, diligence, and integration handoff
Lead sophisticated, enterprise-wide financial and capital modeling to inform strategic decisions on growth initiatives and capital allocation
Conduct deep-dive ROI analyses to pressure-test assumptions on where to spend and expected returns
Lead the development of the multi-year enterprise Operating Plan, ensuring alignment with the overarching strategic plan
Serve as the primary bridge between venture leadership and the broader FP&A team for reporting, budgeting, and long-range planning
Translate “startup metrics” and complex financial data into a clear story for the Board, Management Committee, and Operating Committee
Collaborate with executive stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes and corporate alignment
Compliance & Other Duties
Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field8+ years of significant corporate development experience, including direct involvement in M&A financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation
15+ years of progressive experience in analytical financial roles, with significant leadership responsibilities7+ years of experience collaborating, influencing, and presenting at the executive level, including direct interaction with C-suite and Board members
12+ years of demonstrated ability using expert financial modeling skills to effectively translate complex data into actionable insights, robust strategies, and comprehensive financial plans, particularly in a corporate development context

Experience in similar roles in strategy consulting, financial services, or insurance industries (ex: private equity, venture capital, investment banking)
Strong preference for healthcare industry experience and deep market knowledge

Advanced degrees or professional designations, such as an MBA or CFAProven experience supporting a Technology or Engineering organization, with familiarity in managing cloud costs (AWS/GCP), R&D efficiency, and software capitalization rules

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