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This position can be remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S. Preference is for candidates to be located in Denver, CO or Overland Park, KS.

The SVP of Finance & Strategy / Financial Planning & Analysis (F&S / FP&A) is a strategic leader who will lead financial forecasting across the company, working closely with stakeholders at all levels, including the senior leadership team, CFO, CEO and the Board of Directors. The SVP of F&S will develop insights and forecasts that support strategic decision making and profitable growth. The SVP of F&S will manage a team of approximately 35 people, and partner closely with other financial leaders. This person will be an integral partner in positioning the company to Wall Street and potential investors. This person will build and retain a best-in-class F&S function, driving accuracy in forecasting and profitable growth.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead global financial planning processes, including annual operating plan, monthly forecasting, and long-term strategic plan

• Collaborate across senior leadership team, including the CEO, to build the plan, drive alignment to the plan and execute against the plan

• Present the financial plan as well as quarterly updates to the Executive Team and Board of Directors

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the business and provide financial analysis regarding key business trends and market environment

• Works closely with the CRO on Technology Sales, Services, Partners and business operations.

• Leads the development of the medium and long-term revenue and P&L forecast, with a particular focus on emerging growth sectors

• Review, implement and maintain our hiring and OPEX model working in close partnership with HR and key department leaders to prioritize appropriately to maximize growth

• Implement and maintain insightful and relevant financial reporting package and dashboards for stakeholders

• Design and maintain financial technology tools to support global F&S (FP&A) process, including Adaptive Planning and other dashboard technologies. Consider other innovative approaches to F&S, including AI and RPA

• Create weekly and monthly reporting to clearly identify variances to forecast and budget, provided in a clear and action-oriented format to drive decisions in close partnership with global accounting team

• Work closely with Treasury and Tax regarding capital structure, tax strategy and cash flow forecasting.

• Support IAS’s M&A function, including deal evaluation, modeling, due diligence, and integration, working closely with business development and other stakeholders

• Closely partner with CFO on Investor and Lender Relations to position Optiv to stakeholders and prospective stakeholders. Build narrative and rationale of financial trends, develop quarterly and annual guidance, and advise on all financial matters needed for investors and lenders.

• Seek out external trends and factors and incorporate into forecasting process, both directly and indirectly

• Lead a team of 30+ financial professionals and people leaders

• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s (required) or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant fields (preferred).

• 15+ years of financial leadership experience, and a minimum of 5 years global F&S / FP&A responsibilities and public company experience required.

• Investment Banking or Corporate M&A experience

• Experience working in technology industry; and digital media a plus

• Proven track record of financial partnership with key executives to drive business growth

• Analytical, data driven decision maker with strong financial acumen and drive for results

• Excellent communicator and presenter with an ability to influence all levels

• Demonstrated ability of building and leading a diverse, high-performing team

• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment

• Highly collaborative team player

• Experience with small and large group presentations

• Strong financial modeling, Adaptive, Excel and PowerPoint and presentation skills

• Work is in an office environment with Kansas City or Denver preferred.If remote, would be required to travel to Kansas City one week per month

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group) .

• Work/life balance

• Professional training resources

• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects

• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.

• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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