Senior Director, Strategic Finance

About Us:
DailyPay is transforming the way people get paid. As a worktech company and the industry’s leading on demand pay solution, DailyPay uses an award-winning technology platform to help America’s top employers build stronger relationships with their employees. This voluntary employee benefit enables workers everywhere to feel more motivated to work harder and stay longer on the job while supporting their financial well-being outside of the workplace.
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The Role:

The Senior Director, Finance Business Partner will be the financial partner to the Go-To-Market organization (“GTM”), inclusive of Commercial, Marketing, and Customer Office. You will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, forecasting and reporting processes for these business units, and partner closely with senior leaders to drive financial outcomes by influencing strategy and supporting key decisions. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong communication and analytical skills, that can develop insights and drive action. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial finance, business partnering, financial & strategic planning, forecasting and reporting. Experience in product development, accounting, and/or operations is a plus.

If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Strategic Planning and Analysis:

  • Lead the development and execution of the business units annual financial plan including strategies to achieve company goals related to sales, revenue, and profitability

  • Evaluate commercial performance through pipeline and forecasting reviews to establish and implement the frameworks and financial models needed to inform strategic decisions

  • Provide insights and recommendations on financial performance, including revenue, margin, expenses, and profitability

  • Prepare and present financial forecasts, budgets, and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Responsible for the development of financial plans and forecasts for revenue growth, departmental budgets, all of which align to business priorities and company level goals

  • Develop and enhance financial models to support budgeting and forecasting activities, particularly for bookings, revenue, expenses, quotas and incentives

  • Monitor budget performance and variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement and course correction, drive accountability across the organization

• Financial Reporting:

  • Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders

  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements

  • Analyze financial statements and performance metrics to provide insights into trends, risks, and opportunities

• Business Partnering:

  • Act as a key strategic partner to Commercial department executives, providing financial analysis and guidance to support business decisions, drive performance, and manage departmental budgets effectively, incorporating key revenue metrics

  • Collaborate with business units to implement frameworks for measuring the ROI of key investments, including marketing campaigns, incentive programs, and commission structures

  • Serve as a key liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment on strategic projects, including profitability analysis, treasury, and accounting considerations

• Process Improvement:

  • Identify and implement process improvements creating operational efficiencies to enhance financial planning and reporting accuracy

  • Leverage technology and tools to streamline financial processes increasing efficiency

• Leadership and Management:

  • Support the recruitment, development, and performance management of finance business partner team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

  • Support and help manage business leader’s departmental budget and resources effectively

What You Bring to The Team:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

• Certifications: CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications are a plus

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in finance, with a strong background in financial planning and analysis supporting commercial / sales functions. Previous experience in a leadership role managing teams is highly desirable. Industry experience in financial services/fintech, technology or human capital management preferred

• Skills:

  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., Anaplan, Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion)

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial analysis tools

  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence decision-making

What We Offer:

• Exceptional health, vision, and dental care

• Opportunity for equity ownership

• Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Fun company outings and events

• Unlimited PTO

• 401K with company match