What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Commercial Finance position at strada?
Our story
Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.
With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com
Job Title: Vice President, (Commercial) Finance
Company: Strada
Location: East Coast USA
Our story
Strada is a Private Equity backed technology-enabled, people powered company committed to
delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to
organizations globally.
With global revenues of $1Bn and a team of more than 8,500 experts and over 30 years of
expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across
the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada
partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights
and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power
confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous
potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com
Position Overview: The Vice President of Commercial Finance will play a critical role in driving Strada’s
financial strategy and performance. This executive will lead the ~50 FTE management reporting and
commercial finance team, providing strategic insights and financial guidance to support the company’s
growth and profitability. The role reports Commercially to Strada’s Chief Operating Officer and
functionally to the VP FP&A. The COO is responsible for driving growth across the payroll and SAP
Professional Services segments that comprise ~$800m in annual revenue (~75% of total Strada revenues)
and 7,900 direct and indirect colleagues (includes 2,500 indirect colleagues provides by a 3rd party BPO).
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies with the COO and his
executive team that aligns with Strada’s business objectives and growth plans. Financial oversight of the
COOs areas of responsibility in the Value Creation Plan
Financial Planning: Oversee the annual budgeting process, long-term financial planning, and quarterly
forecasting activities for the two payroll segments and SAP Professional Services. Ensure coupling of
Value Creation Drivers within the annual budget and longer term financial plan.
Performance Analysis: Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to
support the COO and senior management decision making. Implement the metrics scorecard that will
provide the right insight into Strada’s financial and operational performance (certain elements of this are
under construction).
Reporting: Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the COO, executive team, board
of directors, and investors.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous
improvement.
Investment Analysis: Evaluate potential investments, acquisitions, and other strategic opportunities.
M&A transaction experience is required.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company’s financial stability and
compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support business initiatives and drive crossfunctional
projects.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or similar
qualification is a requirement. US GAAP/IFRS experience and understanding is required.
Experience: Minimum of 20 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 10 years
in senior leadership roles. Public Company and/or PE experience in globally sophisticated organizations is
required.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in the global payroll, professional services, or BPO related industries is
desirable but not essential.
Skills: Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are required; Experience
managing large data sets ; experience leveraging , excellent communication and “Board Level”
presentation abilities is required.
Leadership: Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving organizational success.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting tools. Familiarity with Workday ERP
and Adaptive planning or similar ERP and financial planning tools is required.
Why Strada?
Innovative Environment: Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values innovation and
excellence.
Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing global business.
Collaborative Culture:Work with a talented and diverse team committed to achieving shared goals.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum :
166,500 USDMaximum :
264,300 USDPay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Strada also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Viqv69
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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