VP, Finance

Summary

Join Black & White Zebra (BWZ) as their Finance Director and lead their financial strategy, ensuring efficient and sustainable scaling. Partner with the leadership team, guiding them through growth complexities while maintaining strong financial controls, forecasting, and risk management. Lead the finance team, bringing financial clarity to decision-making, optimizing processes, and positioning BWZ for long-term success. You will own the FP&A function, oversee day-to-day finance operations, and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making. Support the leadership team in fundraising, M&A, or strategic investment initiatives, and build relationships with external partners. Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in high-growth companies, ideally in media, tech, or digital businesses
• Strong background in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Expertise in accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance
• Ability to lead and execute financial process improvements
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite), financial reporting/dashboard tools, and google sheets

Responsibilities

• Own the financial planning & analysis (FP&A) function, including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Partner with leadership to drive financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Lead financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, payroll, and cash flow management
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and compliance frameworks
• Optimize financial processes to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making
• Work closely with revenue, marketing, and operations teams to drive profitability and cost optimization
• Lead financial modeling to support business cases for new initiatives, partnerships, and investments
• Support the leadership team in potential fundraising, M&A, or strategic investment initiatives
• Build strong relationships with external partners such as banks, investors, and auditors
• Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
• Establish and refine financial processes to support the next phase of BWZ’s growth

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required
• Experience in M&A, fundraising, or investor relations
• Knowledge of digital media, SaaS, or content-driven business models
• Familiarity with international financial operations

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote or hybrid position