VP Finance | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Posted on November 6, 2024
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Remote, India
About interface.ai -
interface.ai is the industry's specialized AI provider for banks and credit unions, serving over 100 financial
institutions. The company's integrated AI platform offers a unified banking experience through voice, chat,
and employee-assisting solutions, enhanced by cutting-edge proprietary Generative AI.
Our mission is clear: to transform the banking experience so every consumer enjoys hyper-personalized,
secure, and seamless interactions, while improving operational efficiencies and driving revenue growth.
interface.ai offers pre-trained, domain-specific AI solutions that are easy to integrate, scale, and manage,
both in-branch and online. Combining this with deep industry expertise, interface.ai is the AI solution for
banks and credit unions that want to deliver exceptional experiences and stay at the forefront of AI
innovation.
Location: Remote, India
About interface.ai -
interface.ai is the industry's specialized AI provider for banks and credit unions, serving over 100 financial
institutions. The company's integrated AI platform offers a unified banking experience through voice, chat,
and employee-assisting solutions, enhanced by cutting-edge proprietary Generative AI.
Our mission is clear: to transform the banking experience so every consumer enjoys hyper-personalized,
secure, and seamless interactions, while improving operational efficiencies and driving revenue growth.
interface.ai offers pre-trained, domain-specific AI solutions that are easy to integrate, scale, and manage,
both in-branch and online. Combining this with deep industry expertise, interface.ai is the AI solution for
banks and credit unions that want to deliver exceptional experiences and stay at the forefront of AI
innovation.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial operations in India.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will report to the CEO and play a critical role in driving
financial excellence, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial operations in India.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will report to the CEO and play a critical role in driving
financial excellence, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.
What You Will Do:
1)Drive Financial Strategy and Operational Excellence:
● Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth.
● Enhance performance management and accountability for operational excellence.
● Utilize data analysis and automation tools to support scaling and informed decision-making.
2)Collaborate as a Cross-Functional Business Partner:
● Partner with the leadership team to provide financial insights.
● Support strategic planning, cash flow management, and resource allocation.
● Contribute to the long-term vision while managing business risks and maintaining financial
discipline.
3)Own the Financial Model, Improve the Planning Process, and Use Financial Analysis of Key
SaaS Metrics/KPIs to Influence Business Decisions:
● Analyze financial implications of various business scenarios.
1)Drive Financial Strategy and Operational Excellence:
● Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth.
● Enhance performance management and accountability for operational excellence.
● Utilize data analysis and automation tools to support scaling and informed decision-making.
2)Collaborate as a Cross-Functional Business Partner:
● Partner with the leadership team to provide financial insights.
● Support strategic planning, cash flow management, and resource allocation.
● Contribute to the long-term vision while managing business risks and maintaining financial
discipline.
3)Own the Financial Model, Improve the Planning Process, and Use Financial Analysis of Key
SaaS Metrics/KPIs to Influence Business Decisions:
● Analyze financial implications of various business scenarios.
● Evaluate ROI on corporate investments and product offerings.
● Influence and support prioritization of corporate resource utilization.
● Lead the planning process and drive accountability for the financial plan.
● Ensure predictability and visibility of financial results.
● Analyze SaaS metrics (e.g., CLV, CAC, ARR) to guide strategic decisions.
4)Lead and Develop the Finance Team:
● Mentor and develop the finance team to achieve high performance.
● Implement scalable processes and systems to support growth.
● Foster a positive corporate culture and enhance team efficiency through automation.
● Influence and support prioritization of corporate resource utilization.
● Lead the planning process and drive accountability for the financial plan.
● Ensure predictability and visibility of financial results.
● Analyze SaaS metrics (e.g., CLV, CAC, ARR) to guide strategic decisions.
4)Lead and Develop the Finance Team:
● Mentor and develop the finance team to achieve high performance.
● Implement scalable processes and systems to support growth.
● Foster a positive corporate culture and enhance team efficiency through automation.
What You Will Bring:
● Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven culture with experience establishing systems and
processes in a technology company.
● Demonstrated success in a senior financial leadership role within the SaaS industry, preferably
with experience scaling high-growth startups.
● Strong operator and leader with the ability to transform finance teams, processes, and systems;
implement and track KPIs; and optimize forecasting.
● Experience with investor relations and financing (including debt and equity financing) will be
appreciated, along with treasury experience.
● Exceptional presentation and communication skills with experience presenting to board members,
investors, leadership teams, and broader company audiences.
● Global financial management experience with international finance, compliance, and tax
strategies across different jurisdictions.
● 10+ years of increasing financial leadership responsibility with deep experience in operational
finance and FP&A.
● Experience implementing modern finance tools that help scale and influence a company’s digital
transformation.
● Ability to fit into a collaborative, transparent, roll-up-your-sleeves culture where people are
team-oriented and performance-driven.
At interface.ai, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees
and applicants. We celebrate diversity and believe it is critical to our success as a company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally
protected status. All employment decisions at interface.ai are based on business needs, job
requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to create a culture that values and respects each
person's unique perspective and contributions. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for
employment opportunities with Interface.ai and are committed to ensuring that our hiring process is
inclusive and accessible.
● Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven culture with experience establishing systems and
processes in a technology company.
● Demonstrated success in a senior financial leadership role within the SaaS industry, preferably
with experience scaling high-growth startups.
● Strong operator and leader with the ability to transform finance teams, processes, and systems;
implement and track KPIs; and optimize forecasting.
● Experience with investor relations and financing (including debt and equity financing) will be
appreciated, along with treasury experience.
● Exceptional presentation and communication skills with experience presenting to board members,
investors, leadership teams, and broader company audiences.
● Global financial management experience with international finance, compliance, and tax
strategies across different jurisdictions.
● 10+ years of increasing financial leadership responsibility with deep experience in operational
finance and FP&A.
● Experience implementing modern finance tools that help scale and influence a company’s digital
transformation.
● Ability to fit into a collaborative, transparent, roll-up-your-sleeves culture where people are
team-oriented and performance-driven.
At interface.ai, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees
and applicants. We celebrate diversity and believe it is critical to our success as a company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally
protected status. All employment decisions at interface.ai are based on business needs, job
requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to create a culture that values and respects each
person's unique perspective and contributions. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for
employment opportunities with Interface.ai and are committed to ensuring that our hiring process is
inclusive and accessible.
