Vice President, Finance Operations

Position Overview The Vice President of Financial Operations will oversee all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including financial planning, analysis, reporting, operational support and efficiency, collections, and procurement. This role will work closely with the business units and the leadership team to drive financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the alignment of financial goals with overall business objectives. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and operational efficiency. Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Monitor and analyze key financial metrics and operational KPIs to optimize financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the business units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Operational Support: Provide financial support (financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting) to all business units. This will include, but not be limited to marketing, retention, pricing and acquisitions. Operational Efficiency: Drive initiatives to enhance financial operations and streamline processes. Implement best practices and systems to improve financial management and control. Collections: Oversee the company’s collections from its subscriber base. Develop and implement plans to improve and monitor collection rates and reduce bad debt. Procurement Management: Develop a procurement function, including sourcing, negotiating, and management of supplier relationships. Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals and drive cost savings. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with other departments to support operational goals and enhance cross‑functional communication. M&A Integration: Manage the financial integration of mergers and acquisitions. Oversee the alignment of financial systems, processes, and reporting structures post‑acquisition to ensure a smooth transition and realization of strategic synergies. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred. Skills and Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Significant experience in the telecommunications/internet industry is highly desirable. Proven track record of managing the financial planning and analysis function in subscription–related business. Significant experience in supporting business units with analytics, modeling and reporting and adept at helping drive outcomes. Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards. Experience in procurement management, including supplier negotiations and cost control. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Expertise in managing M&A integrations, including alignment of financial systems and processes. Proficiency with financial software and systems. Attributes: Strategic thinker with a results‑oriented approach. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr