Head of Finance

Summary

One of our PE backed portfolio company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance to lead all financial operations and support the company’s ambitious growth trajectory. The Head of Finance will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing financial strategies, scaling operations, and enhancing value creation in a data-rich, digital services environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounting, and cash management across a fast-paced, marketing services organization.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, supporting growth initiatives, pricing strategy, margin optimization, and operational excellence.
• Oversee financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide business decisions and ensure financial alignment with organizational goals.
• Strengthen and scale financial systems, internal controls, and reporting frameworks to support both organic growth and potential M&A opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate and integrate acquisitions, including financial due diligence, modeling, and post-acquisition integration.
• Develop board and investor reporting, ensuring transparency and strategic insight in all communications.
• Optimize capital structure, maintain banking relationships, and manage covenant compliance, refinancing, and capital initiatives.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team with a strong culture of accountability, analytics, and process improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Enrollment, and Technology leaders to drive customer acquisition and retention through financially sound strategies.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline and innovation while aligning with the company’s mission of empowering student success.

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