VP Financial Planning and Analysis

Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward.   Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.

Who We're Looking For Responsible for overseeing multiple financial functions in a sub-part of the overall organization (major region, region, country, group, division, subsidiary, other sub-part or a major functional area such as Sales/Service), or may be one of several executives overseeing multiple financial functions at the corporate level. - Some of What You'll Do Who We’re Looking For:  

A seasoned finance leader who acts as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team (ELT), turning financial data into clear and actionable insights .

Scope of the Role: People Leader, 12 Month Contract with certain benefits. No guarantee of a full-time position once contract is completed.

Key Responsibilities:

D evelop s and executes financial strategy and budgets  

C ollaborat es with the ELT and their direct reports to ensure that financial and strategic goals are reached  

Translates the company’s financial strategies into tactical plans  

Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of Board, management and investor reporting  

Reports to the SVP, Finance    

  Own Financial Analysis and Reporting and Operational Efficiency:  

Own s the annual b udget and rolling f orecast process , incorporat ing revenue, direct profit, e xpense s , working capital and cash flows, capital expenditures and GAAP financial statement forecasting, consistently producing prompt and predictable financial models  

Owns m onthly and quarterly r eporting pack s to the SVP/CFO, and ELT    

Prepares Board d ecks    

Owns Investor Relations activities, including Quarterly Earnings decks, drafting earnings scripts, one-on-one investor call prep, Q&A support and periodic reporting to our p rivate equity owners  

Owns indirect cash flow and working capital forecasting, including liquidity outlook and drivers of cash conversion  

Owns bottom - up expense and capital expenditure forecast process    

Own s long-term financial projections  

Support s external company valuation   

P artners closely with other f inance functions, including Sales Ops, A ccounting , Procurement, Treasury and Tax to drive the above    

Uses AI to identify and drive business insights and efficiencies  

Strictly a dheres to the reporting and corporate calendar   

Supports lender covenant reporting  

Supports Corporate developmen t  

P erforms product p rofitability analysis  

Performs business cases, NPV analysis, resource allocation and cost optimization; cloud computing experience is a plus  

Uses Sales forecast to drive forward -looking network and infrastructure capacity planning.

Provide Team Leadership and Development:   

A L ead er who f oster s a culture of teamwork and career development, high performance and continuous improvement   

Ensure s team members have the necessary skills and tools   

Experience , Education , and Certifications :  

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; an MBA or CFA or CPA preferred   

A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, mostly in a leadership role   

Prior experience in Technology, Telecom or Software/ SaaS at scale   

Experience project managing cross-functional initiatives  

Additional Requirements :

Innate curiosity to understand trends and use these insights to devise ad hoc analysis to surface business risks and opportunities   

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts in a simplified way to leaders both verbally and in PPT   

Initiative-taking and independent analytical person in a dynamic environment  

Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines   

This opening is for a 12-month contract with certain benefits and no guarantee of a full-time position once the contract is completed.

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Why You Should Join Us

Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.

At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.

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