Stride Consulting
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Stride Consulting, Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
South Jordan, Utah, United States, Tysons, Virginia, United States Strider Technologies is on a mission to deliver strategic intelligence that enables faster, more confident decision-making for organizations around the world. As the leading strategic intelligence company, Strider empowers organizations to secure and advance their technology and innovation. We leverage cutting-edge AI technology and proprietary methodologies to transform publicly available data into critical insights that help address risks related to state-sponsored intellectual property theft, targeted talent acquisition, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
About the Role
Strider is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and strategic-minded Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will lead Strider’s international financial planning, forecasting, and analytics efforts. Serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and managing the FP&A team, this leader will act as a critical operator to ensure we invest in and execute Strider’s strategic growth initiatives. You will shape Strider’s multi-year financial strategy, provide actionable insights to enable data-driven decision-making, and build a world-class FP&A team that supports our global growth. In this role, you will prepare board-level financial materials and analyses that support the CFO’s leadership in presenting to the Board of Directors. This is a rare opportunity to influence the financial trajectory of a mission-driven technology company at the forefront of global strategic intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnership : Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, executive leadership team, and senior leaders worldwide, aligning international financial strategy with Strider’s mission and long-term growth objectives.
Translate financial performance into business insights that inform strategic decisions and operational priorities.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team that partners effectively and proactively with business leaders.
Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement within FP&A and the broader Strider team.
Own the annual operating plan, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and rolling multi-year financial models. Monitor short- and long-term revenue, expense, and cash forecasts, and partner with leadership to ensure strong financial health.
Implement processes, tools, and metrics to improve forecasting accuracy, agility, and transparency across the organization.
Financial Analysis & Reporting : Deliver timely, insightful, high-quality analyses and presentation content to support the CFO and executive leadership team.
Partner with CFO, VP of Accounting, and senior leaders to prepare board-level financial materials and ensure accuracy and strategic relevance; board presentations are led by the CFO.
Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and trends, and recommend actions to improve performance and optimize capital allocation.
Fundraising, M&A, and Strategic Initiatives : Lead financial modeling and due diligence for fundraising, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
Lead evaluation and tracking of ROI, synergies, and new business opportunities to drive value creation.
Process & Systems Improvement : In partnership with the VP of Accounting, standardize and automate financial reporting and planning processes to scale with growth.
Champion adoption of modern FP&A tools and systems, including AI-powered technologies, to optimize team performance and improve data quality and speed to insight.
Translate financial targets into actionable plans with business leaders to ensure accountability and alignment across the organization.
Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency and resource allocation, supporting the achievement of company financial objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to remove barriers to execution and ensure timely delivery of financial results.
Key Characteristics & Qualifications
Business Partnership : Proven ability to build trust with senior cross-functional leaders and collaborate with business partners to drive results.
Leadership : Ability to scale teams and build capability in a fast-moving, global environment; hire, retain, and develop world-class talent.
Backbone : Courage to voice well-reasoned perspectives and present data-driven alternatives while aligning quickly to drive execution.
Learn & Be Curious : Demonstrates relentless curiosity to understand the business, market, risks, and trends; seeks new knowledge to inform strategy and decisions.
Communication : Exceptional ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
Data-Driven : Strong commitment to rigorous analysis to inform decisions and influence stakeholders.
Bias for Action : Moves quickly from analysis to execution, balancing speed and rigor in fast-moving environments.
Strategic Acumen : Proven track record of linking financial analysis to business outcomes and influencing executive decisions.
Experience : 12-15+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5+ years leading FP&A teams; experience in high-growth technology, SaaS, or intelligence/security preferred.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Certifications : CFA, CPA, or equivalent credentials a plus.
Why Strider This is more than a finance role — it’s a chance to champion Strider’s mission to protect the ideals and innovations of the free world. The leader will shape the financial engine of a company redefining how organizations navigate global strategic risk, with operations in 10+ countries (and growing).
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Company Equity Options
Flexible PTO
Wellness Reimbursement
US Holidays (Office Closed)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Equal Opportunity & Privacy Strider is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant employment laws where we operate. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and professional development.
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South Jordan, Utah, United States, Tysons, Virginia, United States Strider Technologies is on a mission to deliver strategic intelligence that enables faster, more confident decision-making for organizations around the world. As the leading strategic intelligence company, Strider empowers organizations to secure and advance their technology and innovation. We leverage cutting-edge AI technology and proprietary methodologies to transform publicly available data into critical insights that help address risks related to state-sponsored intellectual property theft, targeted talent acquisition, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
About the Role
Strider is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and strategic-minded Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will lead Strider’s international financial planning, forecasting, and analytics efforts. Serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and managing the FP&A team, this leader will act as a critical operator to ensure we invest in and execute Strider’s strategic growth initiatives. You will shape Strider’s multi-year financial strategy, provide actionable insights to enable data-driven decision-making, and build a world-class FP&A team that supports our global growth. In this role, you will prepare board-level financial materials and analyses that support the CFO’s leadership in presenting to the Board of Directors. This is a rare opportunity to influence the financial trajectory of a mission-driven technology company at the forefront of global strategic intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnership : Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, executive leadership team, and senior leaders worldwide, aligning international financial strategy with Strider’s mission and long-term growth objectives.
Translate financial performance into business insights that inform strategic decisions and operational priorities.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team that partners effectively and proactively with business leaders.
Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement within FP&A and the broader Strider team.
Own the annual operating plan, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and rolling multi-year financial models. Monitor short- and long-term revenue, expense, and cash forecasts, and partner with leadership to ensure strong financial health.
Implement processes, tools, and metrics to improve forecasting accuracy, agility, and transparency across the organization.
Financial Analysis & Reporting : Deliver timely, insightful, high-quality analyses and presentation content to support the CFO and executive leadership team.
Partner with CFO, VP of Accounting, and senior leaders to prepare board-level financial materials and ensure accuracy and strategic relevance; board presentations are led by the CFO.
Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and trends, and recommend actions to improve performance and optimize capital allocation.
Fundraising, M&A, and Strategic Initiatives : Lead financial modeling and due diligence for fundraising, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
Lead evaluation and tracking of ROI, synergies, and new business opportunities to drive value creation.
Process & Systems Improvement : In partnership with the VP of Accounting, standardize and automate financial reporting and planning processes to scale with growth.
Champion adoption of modern FP&A tools and systems, including AI-powered technologies, to optimize team performance and improve data quality and speed to insight.
Translate financial targets into actionable plans with business leaders to ensure accountability and alignment across the organization.
Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency and resource allocation, supporting the achievement of company financial objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to remove barriers to execution and ensure timely delivery of financial results.
Key Characteristics & Qualifications
Business Partnership : Proven ability to build trust with senior cross-functional leaders and collaborate with business partners to drive results.
Leadership : Ability to scale teams and build capability in a fast-moving, global environment; hire, retain, and develop world-class talent.
Backbone : Courage to voice well-reasoned perspectives and present data-driven alternatives while aligning quickly to drive execution.
Learn & Be Curious : Demonstrates relentless curiosity to understand the business, market, risks, and trends; seeks new knowledge to inform strategy and decisions.
Communication : Exceptional ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
Data-Driven : Strong commitment to rigorous analysis to inform decisions and influence stakeholders.
Bias for Action : Moves quickly from analysis to execution, balancing speed and rigor in fast-moving environments.
Strategic Acumen : Proven track record of linking financial analysis to business outcomes and influencing executive decisions.
Experience : 12-15+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5+ years leading FP&A teams; experience in high-growth technology, SaaS, or intelligence/security preferred.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Certifications : CFA, CPA, or equivalent credentials a plus.
Why Strider This is more than a finance role — it’s a chance to champion Strider’s mission to protect the ideals and innovations of the free world. The leader will shape the financial engine of a company redefining how organizations navigate global strategic risk, with operations in 10+ countries (and growing).
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Company Equity Options
Flexible PTO
Wellness Reimbursement
US Holidays (Office Closed)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Equal Opportunity & Privacy Strider is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant employment laws where we operate. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and professional development.
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