Is the VP, Strategic Finance position at Later fully remote?

Yes, this VP, Strategic Finance position at Later is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in United States.

Is this a full-time or part-time VP, Strategic Finance role?

This is a full-time VP, Strategic Finance position at Later.

What are the main requirements for the VP, Strategic Finance role?

Key requirements include: Lead a Strategic Finance and FP&A organization as a strategic thought partner to the business., Provide strategic decision-making support to business leaders and maintain strong processes and operating oversight., Lead data-driven analysis critical to optimizing Sales, Marketing, Product, Services, and tech resource allocation., and more.

What is the salary range for the VP, Strategic Finance position?

The salary range for this VP, Strategic Finance role is $260k - $290k.

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VP, Strategic Finance at Later

United States

$260k - $290k

<div class="content-intro"><p>Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments.</p> <p>Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.</p> <p>By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at <a href="https://later.com/">later.com</a>.</p></div><h2><strong>About this position:</strong></h2> <p>Reporting to the Later CFO, the VP, Finance will lead a Strategic Finance and FP&A organization that is a strategic thought partner to the business. You will provide strategic decision making support to our business leaders and maintain strong processes and operating oversight. You will lead data-driven analysis critical to optimizing Sales, Marketing, Product, Services and tech resource allocation and to effectively balance the overall organization’s high-growth trajectory with desired operational leverage. This is a highly visible role where you will prepare presentations and provide strategic advice and support for our Executive team, including the CEO, CFO and BOD.</p> <h2><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Strategy</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-section-id="jprbp8" data-start="131" data-end="310">Be a strategic partner and key advisor to the Executive team on developing and implementing a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with company goals and pre-IPO readiness</li> <li data-section-id="1pk8nmp" data-start="311" data-end="422">Act as a key advisor to the Executive team on financial matters, including valuation and market positioning</li> <li data-section-id="ejm82t" data-start="423" data-end="517">Collaborate with the executive team to define business priorities and growth opportunities</li> <li data-section-id="1au5fhh" data-start="518" data-end="692">Foster partnerships with sales, marketing, product, services, and tech to improve unit economics, reduce acquisition/servicing costs, and optimize competitive positioning</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Technical/ Execution</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-section-id="ai33t3" data-start="728" data-end="854">Lead annual operating planning, quarterly and monthly forecasting, and analysis of actuals vs. plan/forecast/prior periods</li> <li data-section-id="1w84g5h" data-start="855" data-end="940">Implement financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Planful, Anaplan)</li> <li data-section-id="1sgyv7d" data-start="941" data-end="1062">Prepare management reporting and dashboards; analyze performance, assess risk, and communicate insights to leadership</li> <li data-section-id="kpddhr" data-start="1063" data-end="1147">Partner with data and analytics on dashboard creation, management, and execution</li> <li data-section-id="ppyzpx" data-start="1148" data-end="1256">Work closely with accounting to improve finance org efficiency and visibility into key financial metrics</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Team / Collaboration</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-section-id="11hk9jf" data-start="1292" data-end="1385">Manage and scale the Strategic Finance and FP&A organization (people, processes, systems)</li> <li data-section-id="1ml49fr" data-start="1386" data-end="1491">Foster cross-functional partnerships across sales, marketing, product, services, tech, and data teams</li> <li data-section-id="11izkvv" data-start="1492" data-end="1579">Work closely with accounting to enhance collaboration and financial insight sharing</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Research/Best Practices</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-section-id="1egghjf" data-start="1620" data-end="1720">Implement and optimize financial planning tools and systems aligned with industry best practices</li> <li data-section-id="cr84r8" data-start="1721" data-end="1858">Continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and analytics capabilities to align with leading practices and pre-IPO standards</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you bring:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business is required, MBA preferred</li> <li>10 years progressively responsible finance experience, of which a minimum of 4 years must be in the SaaS industry and a minimum 5 years in a leadership position managing teams</li> <li>Experience in both growth-stage and public companies required</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing operational & financial data to deliver strategic insights</li> <li>Experience in financing, public company readiness and M&A transactions</li> <li>Technology and systems forward thinker with Netsuite, Salesforce & Adaptive Insights (or similar) experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability in building relationships across the organization and drive cross-functional results</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to partner and influence senior leadership stakeholders. Capable of communicating complex financial information in an easy to understand format. Able to interact comfortably and drive alignment with the executive management team</li> <li>Strong leader with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment, grow and develop team members and stay flexible through growth and change</li> <li>A self-starter who enjoys building and tackling new challenges on an ongoing basis</li> </ul> <h2><strong>How you work: </strong></h2> <ul> <li data-start="102" data-end="257"><strong data-start="102" data-end="123">Driven by Impact:</strong> You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.</li> <li data-start="259" data-end="417"><strong data-start="259" data-end="292">Strategic & Customer-Centric:</strong> You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.</li> <li data-start="419" data-end="575"><strong data-start="419" data-end="449">Curious & Growth-Oriented:</strong> You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.</li> <li data-start="577" data-end="749"><strong data-start="577" data-end="607">Collaborative & Resilient:</strong> You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.</li> <li data-start="751" data-end="883"><strong data-start="751" data-end="776">Accountable & Honest:</strong> You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.</li> <li data-start="885" data-end="1039"><strong data-start="885" data-end="913">Emotionally Intelligent:</strong> You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Our approach to compensation:</strong></h2> <p>We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.</p> <p>Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.</p> <p>To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted. </p> <p>Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.</p> <p>Salary Range: </p> <p>$ 260-290k </p> <p> </p> <p><em>*Co-op team members, independent contractors, and freelancers are not eligible for company benefits. </em></p> <p><strong>#LI-Hybrid  #LI-Remote</strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><strong>Where we work:</strong></h2> <p>We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located. </p> <h2><strong>Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility:</strong></h2> <p>At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an <strong>inclusion-first mindset at every level</strong> of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and <strong>building teams for culture add rather than culture fit</strong>. We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.</p> <p>We are committed to creating a <strong>diverse environment</strong> and are proud to be an<strong> equal opportunity employer</strong>. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.</p></div>

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VP, Strategic Finance

Later

Full Time

$260k - $290k

6 months ago

Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible…

United States

Finance

Staff

Strategic finance

FP&A

Financial Strategy

+5 more

Job Description

Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.

By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at later.com.

About this position:

Reporting to the Later CFO, the VP, Finance will lead a Strategic Finance and FP&A organization that is a strategic thought partner to the business. You will provide strategic decision making support to our business leaders and maintain strong processes and operating oversight. You will lead data-driven analysis critical to optimizing Sales, Marketing, Product, Services and tech resource allocation and to effectively balance the overall organization’s high-growth trajectory with desired operational leverage. This is a highly visible role where you will prepare presentations and provide strategic advice and support for our Executive team, including the CEO, CFO and BOD.

What you'll be doing:

Strategy

Be a strategic partner and key advisor to the Executive team on developing and implementing a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with company goals and pre-IPO readiness
Act as a key advisor to the Executive team on financial matters, including valuation and market positioning
Collaborate with the executive team to define business priorities and growth opportunities
Foster partnerships with sales, marketing, product, services, and tech to improve unit economics, reduce acquisition/servicing costs, and optimize competitive positioning

Technical/ Execution

Lead annual operating planning, quarterly and monthly forecasting, and analysis of actuals vs. plan/forecast/prior periods
Implement financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Planful, Anaplan)
Prepare management reporting and dashboards; analyze performance, assess risk, and communicate insights to leadership
Partner with data and analytics on dashboard creation, management, and execution
Work closely with accounting to improve finance org efficiency and visibility into key financial metrics

Team / Collaboration

Manage and scale the Strategic Finance and FP&A organization (people, processes, systems)
Foster cross-functional partnerships across sales, marketing, product, services, tech, and data teams
Work closely with accounting to enhance collaboration and financial insight sharing

Research/Best Practices

Implement and optimize financial planning tools and systems aligned with industry best practices
Continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and analytics capabilities to align with leading practices and pre-IPO standards

What you bring:

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business is required, MBA preferred
10 years progressively responsible finance experience, of which a minimum of 4 years must be in the SaaS industry and a minimum 5 years in a leadership position managing teams
Experience in both growth-stage and public companies required
Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing operational & financial data to deliver strategic insights
Experience in financing, public company readiness and M&A transactions
Technology and systems forward thinker with Netsuite, Salesforce & Adaptive Insights (or similar) experience preferred
Demonstrated ability in building relationships across the organization and drive cross-functional results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to partner and influence senior leadership stakeholders. Capable of communicating complex financial information in an easy to understand format. Able to interact comfortably and drive alignment with the executive management team
Strong leader with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment, grow and develop team members and stay flexible through growth and change
A self-starter who enjoys building and tackling new challenges on an ongoing basis

How you work:

Driven by Impact: You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.
Strategic & Customer-Centric: You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.
Curious & Growth-Oriented: You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.
Collaborative & Resilient: You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.
Accountable & Honest: You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.
Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.

Our approach to compensation:

We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.

Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.

To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted.

Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.

Salary Range:

$ 260-290k

*Co-op team members, independent contractors, and freelancers are not eligible for company benefits.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

Where we work:

We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility:

At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an inclusion-first mindset at every level of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and building teams for culture add rather than culture fit. We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.

Requirements

Lead a Strategic Finance and FP&A organization as a strategic thought partner to the business.
Provide strategic decision-making support to business leaders and maintain strong processes and operating oversight.
Lead data-driven analysis critical to optimizing Sales, Marketing, Product, Services, and tech resource allocation.
Effectively balance the overall organization's high-growth trajectory with desired operational leverage.
Prepare presentations and provide strategic advice and support for the Executive team, including the CEO, CFO, and BOD.
Implement financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Planful, Anaplan).
Partner with data and analytics on dashboard creation, management, and execution.
Manage and scale the Strategic Finance and FP&A organization (people, processes, systems).

Skills

Strategic finance

FP&A

Financial Strategy

Valuation

Market Positioning

Unit Economics

Forecasting

Annual Operating Planning

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Salary Range

$260k - $290k

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