VP of Strategic Finance

Vice President Of Strategic Finance

Interplay Learning is experiencing an exciting stage of growth, and we're looking for a Vice President of Strategic Finance to help shape the next chapter of our business. This is a highly strategic leadership role responsible for building the financial planning, treasury, and strategic finance capabilities needed to support a rapidly scaling SaaS company. As we continue to grow, so does the complexity of our business—from forecasting and budgeting to cash flow management, capital planning, investor reporting, and long-term financial strategy.

We need a finance leader who can bring clarity to complexity, translate data into actionable insights, and partner closely with the executive team to guide critical business decisions.

Reporting to the CFO, you'll own Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), treasury, and strategic finance while partnering closely with our Controller, who leads accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. Your focus will be on the future—developing scalable financial models, optimizing cash and capital, measuring business performance, and providing the executive team and Board with the insights and confidence needed to make smart investment decisions.

If you enjoy building, influencing strategy, and helping a mission-driven company scale with discipline, we'd love to meet you.

Why this position:

• Partner directly with the CFO to shape financial strategy and business growth.
• Build and scale the finance function at a high-growth SaaS company.
• Lead high-impact initiatives across FP&A, treasury, and strategic finance.
• Make a meaningful impact at a mission-driven company transforming skilled trades education.

What you'll do:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own the company's budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.
• Deliver actionable insights that connect business performance to financial outcomes.
• Lead scenario planning and support strategic decisions around growth, pricing, and investments.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and debt compliance.
• Optimize working capital and capital structure to support sustainable growth.
• Partner with the CFO on financing strategy and capital allocation.

Investor & Board Relations

• Prepare board and investor reporting that clearly communicates company performance and outlook.
• Develop the financial models and SaaS metrics that support strategic planning and fundraising.
• Support due diligence activities for financing, M&A, or other strategic initiatives.

Strategic Finance Partnership

• Partner with leaders across Revenue, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and Operations to guide business decisions.
• Evaluate new products, pricing strategies, go-to-market investments, and growth opportunities through a financial lens.
• Align financial planning with operational metrics to drive company performance.

Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A organization.
• Foster strong partnership across Finance, including close collaboration with the Controller and Accounting team.
• Establish scalable financial processes, reporting, and planning capabilities to support the company's next stage of growth.

Who you are:

• Strategic & Analytical – You connect financial performance to business strategy and can move seamlessly between executive-level planning and detailed financial analysis.
• An Influential Communicator – You simplify complex financial concepts, build trust across the organization, and communicate effectively with executives, investors, and the Board.
• A Proactive Builder – You thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership, and create scalable processes, systems, and financial infrastructure that enable growth.
• A Collaborative Leader – You develop high-performing teams, partner effectively across functions, and raise the level of everyone around you.
• An Owner's Mindset – You think like an investor, prioritize what drives the greatest business impact, and make decisions with long-term value creation in mind.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, treasury, strategic finance, or corporate finance, including 5+ years in a VP,…