Vice President, Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
About the role
Redefine the future of customer experiences. One conversation at a time. At Nextiva, we’re reimagining how businesses connect, bringing together customer experience and team collaboration on a single, conversation centric platform. Powered by AI, driven by human innovation.
Our culture is forward thinking, customer obsessed and built on the belief that meaningful connections drive better business outcomes. Whether it’s through our signature Amazing Service®, the technology we create, or the experiences we cultivate, connection is at the core of who we are.
If you’re ready to collaborate with incredible people, make an impact, and help businesses everywhere deliver truly amazing experiences, this is where you belong. This is an onsite role based at Nextiva’s Scottsdale headquarters (9451 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256).
Working together onsite strengthens how we operate, enabling faster decisions, clearer communication, and stronger execution, so you can make a greater impact and move work forward with speed and clarity. In-Office Expectation: This role is expected to work onsite four days per week.
Specific scheduling and flexibility will be guided by your leader to support both team collaboration and individual productivity. The Vice President, Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (VP, Strategic FP&A) will be a key member of Nextiva’s finance leadership team, responsible for scaling a world-class finance function in a fast-growing, dynamic private company.
This leader will drive financial rigor, deliver actionable insights, and enable strategic decision-making across the business. This is a highly visible role requiring strong partnership with executive leadership, as well as cross-functional influence across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations.
The VP, Strategic FP&A will combine deep financial expertise with modern data, systems, and AI-driven capabilities to transform how financial insights are generated, operationalized, and embedded into decision-making across the company.
Role Overview: The VP, Strategic FP&A is a strategic, innovative, and operationally strong finance executive with expertise in financial planning & analysis, decision support, financial systems, and transformation. This individual will lead the evolution of FP&A from a traditional reporting function into a predictive, data-driven, and AI-enabled strategic partner to the business.
This role requires strong process orientation, exceptional business partnership skills, and the ability to influence beyond finance.
, MRR, CAC, LTV, churn, efficiency metrics) Build scalable dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide real-time visibility into business performance Identify key value drivers and translate data into actionable insights Analytics & Decision Support Develop advanced analytics capabilities, including: Cohort analysis Unit economics modeling Customer and revenue segmentation Translate complex data into clear recommendations for business leaders Support investment prioritization across Product, Sales, and Marketing Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Cadence Own the company’s financial planning cadence (annual plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly/weekly reporting) Prepare executive and Board-level materials with clear insights and recommendations Drive alignment across functions to produce an integrated company-wide plan Lead executive reviews of performance vs.
, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar) Ability to partner effectively with Data/Engineering teams on data infrastructure Familiarity with emerging AI capabilities in finance (automation, copilots, NLP, anomaly detection) Core Capabilities: Highly analytical and metrics-driven Strong executive communication and storytelling skills Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments Proven ability to influence without authority Hands-on leadership style with strategic mindset Leadership Characteristics: Drives Results Action-oriented with a focus on outcomes Challenges the status quo and drives change Simplifies complexity and executes with urgency Critical Thinker Data-driven and hypothesis-oriented Anticipates risks and identifies opportunities early Balances analytical rigor with business judgment Right Attitude Collaborative, resilient, and team-first mindset Operates with high integrity and accountability Leads with a service-oriented approach Strategic Agility Connects financial insights to business strategy Navigates complexity and evolving priorities Drives long-term value creation Champions Continuous Improvement Leads transformation initiatives Embraces technology, automation, and AI to scale impact Builds efficient, scalable processes What Success Looks Like: FP&A evolves into a predictive, AI-enabled strategic function Leadership team relies on finance for real-time, actionable insights Planning processes become faster, more accurate, and more dynamic Clear linkage between financial metrics and operational performance A high-performing, forward-looking finance team that scales with the business Nextiva DNA (Core Competencies) Nextiva’s most successful team members share common traits and behaviors: Drives Results : Action-oriented problem solvers who quickly bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguity, challenge the status quo, and lead meaningful change; celebrating wins to fuel momentum.
They act swiftly and pragmatically, learning and improving as they go. Critical Thinker: Data-driven, forward-thinking individuals who identify key drivers, anticipate risks, and deliver clear recommendations. They confidently leverage AI and automation to reduce friction, improve decision-making, and focus on higher-value work.
Right Attitude: Collaborative, competitive, and resilient team players who jump in to solve tough problems, learn from setbacks, and foster a culture of service, respect, and care for customers and teammates. Total Rewards Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to allow Nexties to take care of themselves and their families so they can be their best, in and out of the office.
Our compensation packages are tailored to each role and candidate's qualifications. We consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, training, and certifications, when determining compensation. We aim to offer competitive salaries or wages that reflect the value you bring to our team.
Depending on the position, compensation may include base salary and/or hourly wages, incentives, or bonuses.
Health 🍏 - Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage Insurance 💼 - Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans Work-Life Balance ⚖️ - Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time (PST), paid parental bonding leave, and paid holidays Financial Security 💰 - 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSA Wellness 🤸 - Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive wellness initiatives Growth 🌱 - Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement At Nextiva, we're committed to supporting our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
Join us and build a rewarding career! Nextiva is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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