Vice President, Strategic Finance – Analytics

Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG

. Collaborate with the executive team to develop and refine the company's financial goals and long-term strategic plans .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $300,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while leveraging advanced analytics and technology to drive strategic decision-making. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with executives, and provide actionable insights that align with organizational goals.

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Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisLeadership in FP&A

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisAdvanced AnalyticsDriver-Based PlanningKPI DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisROI EvaluationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationInfluencing SkillsCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Financial DashboardsEnterprise KPI ArchitectureAnalytical ToolsBI ToolsForecasting Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceMBA or Relevant Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Publicly TradedMedical DeviceHealthcareLife SciencesSOX Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the executive team to develop and refine the company's financial goals and long-term strategic plans
Lead annual budgeting processes and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and accurate resource allocation
Manage core FP&A duties and create financial models for forecasting revenues, expenses, and cash flows
Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and industry benchmarks to provide actionable recommendations
Evaluate ROI on major initiatives, including product launches, territory expansion, and headcount investments
Partner with department heads to develop KPIs, monitor performance, and identify optimization opportunities
Advise functional leaders on resource allocation and investment decisions
Lead commercial and corporate internal reporting and analytical deep dives
Provide variance analysis and commentary on financial performance to senior management
Improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency using technology and best practices
Own company dashboards, enterprise KPI architecture, and executive and board reporting packages
Apply advanced analytics, forecasting models, driver-based planning, and evaluate AI applications
Prepare board materials, investor presentations, guidance models, earnings support, and financial narratives
Partner with Investor Relations and Accounting on external guidance and disclosure consistency
Manage and develop the FP&A, Strategic Finance, and Analytics team
Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development opportunities
Establish governance, cadence, and controls for planning and forecasting, including SOX-relevant processes where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A functions
Experience leading Business Insights (BI) or similar analytics and/or data functions
Experience within a publicly traded medical device, healthcare, or life sciences company strongly preferred
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial analysis and reporting
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off
13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!