What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Finance and Investor Relations position at StewardSearch?
The successful candidate will lead strategic finance and investor relations for this small cap publicly traded company. S/he will lead teams responsible for financial planning and analysis, capital markets, corporate development and investor relations. Reporting to the CFO, s/he will play a critical role in shaping the company's financial strategy, driving corporate growth, and managing investor relations to enhance shareholder value.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the CEO, CFO and executive team to drive the company's corporate strategy and M&A initiatives, including opportunities for value creation and growth.
- Lead the design and implementation of the Annual Operating Plan and long-term financial plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and promoting more consistent execution
- Lead the financial planning process to ensure strategic alignment with growth targets, investment priorities and resource allocations.
- Elevate an out-sourced IR function through partnership with the CFO and CEO to enhance the investor narrative, attract new investors and maintain a supportive shareholder base.
Qualifications
- 15 years of experience in strategic finance, corporate development, or investor relations.
- Demonstrated track record leading the AOP process with examples of aligning resource spend and business priority clarification and execution
- A leading or supportive hand in the strengthening of the investor relations function, evidenced by increased investor interest and favorable market positioning
- Track record of talent development and retention of strong performers
- A preference for experience in businesses with a recurring revenue model (e.g., software, services, platform business models)