Head of Strategic Finance

Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting productivity, capturing and analyzing real-time data, and continuous improvement.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany and Hungary. Focused on composable, human-centric solutions for industrial environments, Tulip is disrupting the MES category and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator. Tulip has also been named one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work” for 2023.

About You:

• You are a hands-on, financially-oriented, data-driven, finance executive 
• You’re a self-directed leader that is able to adapt quickly to changes in priorities and effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• You are not afraid to ask the questions no else is asking and are able to single-mindedly find and analyze the supporting data and pursue the answers to these questions
• You’re meticulously organized, and able to prioritize your work as well as help your team prioritize theirs
• You have a strong business orientation with the ability to “go beyond the numbers” in helping organizations identify and maximize business opportunities for increasing revenue, improving productivity and strengthening operational excellence
• You have confidence and gravitas to engage, present, influence and challenge at executive level and build relationships at all levels
• You are able to clearly and concisely communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences and formats (written, verbal)  

What skills do I need? 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; Post graduate degree will be considered as a plus
• 8+ years of relevant FP&A experience, with a focus on enterprise software  
• Strong financial modeling skills with experience shaping analytical agendas to uncover areas for growth or improvement
• Experience building, leading and developing an FP&A team.
• Experience distilling complex analyses into structured frameworks and takeaways
• Exceptional quantitative skills with experience developing and designing financial or operating models
• Strong familiarity and solid understanding of sales KPIs, subscription accounting, and subscription metrics  

Key Responsibilities:

• You’ll be responsible for global financial planning, budgeting, management reporting, and business partner support
• You’ll support the company’s operating plan, sales forecasts, strategic initiatives, and multi-year business plans, 
• You’ll manage and set the vision for the FP&A team as the company grows to build a high performing team that is engaged in the strategy of the business
• You’ll partner across the business to define and measure ROI in key investment areas and develop frameworks that empower business partners to move faster while being fiscally responsible.
• You’ll develop and facilitate our planning process while ensuring that our strategy aligns with our investment allocation. You’ll actively monitor performance against our plan and proactively highlight risks and opportunities.
• You’ll work with the CFO, Controller and leads to ensure data integrity and consistency in data across the company (across various sources).
• You’ll identify and analyze M&A opportunities 

Key Collaborators: 

• Sales, Marketing, Product, Leadership

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.