Senior Director, Finance & Strategy

About the role:

The Senior Director of Finance & Strategy is a senior finance leader responsible for enterprise financial planning performance management and strategic execution. Reporting to the CFO this role combines traditional company planning reporting rigor and KPI governance with modern systems building embedded AI workflows and advanced analytics capabilities.

This position will drive financial discipline while building scalable systems and intelligent workflows that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What your day to day will look like:

1. Enterprise Planning & FP&A Leadership

• Own the annual operating plan (AOP) long-range planning (LRP) and rolling forecast processes.
• Lead company-wide budgeting re-forecasting and scenario modelling.
• Develop driver-based financial models aligned to SaaS metrics (ARR NRR CAC LTV gross margin churn).
• Deliver executive-ready reporting for CFO CEO and Board.
• Ensure forecast accuracy strong variance analysis and forward-looking risk assessment.

2. Reporting Metrics & KPI Governance

• Establish and govern enterprise KPI frameworks aligned to company strategy.
• Ensure consistency in definitions and integrity across financial and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with RevOps on monthly and quarterly business reviews with clear performance narratives.
• Drive accountability across functions through data transparency and measurable targets.

3. Strategic Finance & Corporate Strategy

• Partner with the CFO to translate strategy into measurable financial outcomes.
• Steward capital allocation analysis pricing strategy unit economics optimization and investment prioritization.
• Build business cases for product launches market expansion and strategic initiatives.
• Support potential M&A evaluation and integration planning as needed.

4. Systems Building & Workflow Optimization

• Design and implement scalable finance systems and processes.
• Oversee ERP planning systems and reporting tools optimization.
• Integrate automation and AI into finance workflows (forecasting reconciliations reporting scenario planning).
• Improve operational efficiency by reducing manual processes and increasing system integration.
• Partner with Engineering and Data teams to ensure financial systems integrate seamlessly into the broader tech stack.
   

5. Data Analytics & AI Enablement

• Build and oversee a modern financial data architecture with a single source of truth.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI to enhance forecasting accuracy and predictive modeling.
• Embed AI into workflow decision-making (e.g. automated variance explanations anomaly detection cash flow prediction).
• Promote data governance reporting accuracy and analytical rigor across the organization.
   

6. Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team.
• Partner closely with Revenue Product Operations and Engineering leaders.
• Present financial insights in a clear strategic and decision-oriented manner.
• Support external stakeholder interactions including Board and investors where applicable.

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the FP&A and strategic finance teams.
• Strengthen financial acumen across the organization.
• Build scalable processes and team structures to support growth.

Qualifications :

 What you need to succeed:

• 10 years of progressive finance experience including senior FP&A or strategic finance leadership.
• Strong experience in SaaS environments with a solid understanding of recurring revenue models subscription metrics and unit economics is required.
• Experience with embedded fintech models (e.g. payments capital billing infrastructure) is considered an advantage.
• Experience implementing and enhancing finance systems and processes.
• Experience embedding AI and automation into finance workflows.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Additional Information :

Why join us:

Join our global SaaS scale up company where we foster a collaborative open and transparent culture and work without ego. Our team comprises curious and intelligent colleagues who embrace challenges. Heres what we offer:

• Competitive salary package plus employee stock options from day one
• Annual education allowance to support your professional development
• Employee recognition program that celebrates impact and contribution
• Quarterly wellness allowance to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and our Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible working supported by work-from-office reimbursement and a mobile allowance to help you set up safely at home
• Work from anywhere for up to one month each year with business approval
• Financial Planning allowance (after all we are in the accounting business!)
• Vehicle Leasing Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• An extra paid day off for your birthday plus paid volunteering leave

What to expect from our recruitment process:

• Introductory conversation with our Talent team: A friendly discussion to learn more about your background and share additional context about the role and Ignition.
• Hiring Manager conversation: A focused discussion on your experience strengths leadership approach and alignment with our strategic priorities.
• CEO conversation: An introduction to our company vision and strategy and a discussion on the impact this role will have on the business.
• Functional and stakeholder interviews: A series of structured conversations with cross functional leaders  to explore leadership collaboration culture and how we work together.
• Take home case study and presentation: An opportunity to work through a practical role relevant scenario and share your thinking with key stakeholders.
• Reference and background checks: Conducted following acceptance of a verbal offer.

We may use AI enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment process such as improving efficiency in scheduling and note taking. These tools are used responsibly and never replace human decision-making all hiring decisions are made by our people.

We aim to keep the process transparent respectful of your time and as smooth as possible.

We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every requirement experience comes in many forms and diverse perspectives make our teams stronger.

Ignition is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need materials in an alternative format please contact

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time