VP, Finance

Summary

Join Inato, a fast-growing Tech for Good company, as their VP of Finance. This leadership role requires a strategic and hands-on individual to guide the company's financial strategy and operations over the next 3-4 years. You will partner with leadership, develop financial models, lead the finance team, and manage investor relations. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of finance experience, including leadership experience in a scaling SaaS or startup environment. Strong financial modeling, Excel expertise, and business acumen are essential. Inato offers a competitive salary and equity, along with comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off and health insurance.

Requirements

• 7+ years in finance roles, with at least 2+ years of experience in a leadership position
• Previous experience at a scaling SaaS or startup company, ideally with 75-1000 employees in size
• Demonstrated ability to navigate financial complexity, including pricing strategies and enterprise customer variability
• Proficient in financial modeling and forecasting; able to iterate and adapt models to reflect business changes
• Strong Excel expertise with a hands-on approach—capable of diving into details while maintaining strategic focus
• Business acumen with the ability to align financial insights to operational decisions
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Experience managing cross-functional collaboration and engaging with senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to guide the company toward achieving a repeatable and predictable financial model over the next 3-4 years
• Drive improvements in pricing strategies, hiring plans, and operational decision-making to enhance profitability and efficiency
• Support the company’s long-term vision, including preparations for potential exits or major growth events
• Develop and refine financial models that inform strategic decisions, including scenario analysis and forecasting
• Serve as a thought partner to cross-functional teams (e.g., Go-to-Market, Product, and Customer Success), helping shape decisions with data-driven insights
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring operational excellence in accounting, reporting, and budget management
• Oversee financial controls, compliance, and processes to maintain a high standard of accuracy and accountability
• Balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in financial modeling and analysis
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to prepare for board meetings and investor updates
• Manage relationships with investors and external stakeholders, providing transparency and confidence in financial operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with investor relations and board-level reporting is a strong plus
• An MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred but not required

Benefits

• 6 weeks vacation
• 9 holidays + 4 floating holidays
• 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Competitive salary & equity