CFO, Product & Technology Finance — Growth & Strategy

Emploive; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a strategic, forward‑thinking Senior Director of Finance to serve as the CFO and trusted partner for our Product & Technology organization. This executive‑level role provides financial leadership across software, cloud, and technology investments to accelerate growth and shareholder value.

You will partner with the executive team to drive long‑range planning, investment prioritization, and business performance while leading a high‑performing finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Finance, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Finance, or Product Finance.
• Experience supporting SaaS, software, cloud, digital platform, or technology‑driven businesses.
• Demonstrated success leading complex P&Ls and driving business performance in large, matrixed organizations.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership teams on strategic planning, investment decisions, and financial performance management.
• Deep understanding of SaaS business models, subscription and consumption economics, product development lifecycles, and software investment strategies.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high‑performing finance teams and future leaders.
• Exceptional financial acumen, executive presence, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into actionable financial strategies.
• Lead financial management across a complex portfolio, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, headcount planning, capital investments, EBITDA, and free cash flow.
• Drive annual planning, long-range planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support business growth and investment decisions.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and Corporate Strategy leaders to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Provide executive‑level insights and recommendations regarding portfolio prioritization, organizational investments, profitability, and operational performance.
• Establish and govern key SaaS and digital business metrics, including recurring revenue, retention, customer economics, and product profitability.
• Evaluate strategic investments, product initiatives, acquisitions, and technology programs, ensuring disciplined capital allocation and measurable returns.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a world‑class Product Finance organization focused on strategic decision support, business partnership, and financial excellence.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

SaaS & software experience

Executive partnership

Financial planning & forecasting

Performance management

Finance team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Job description

Lumen is seeking a strategic, forward‑thinking Senior Director of Finance to serve as the CFO and trusted partner for our Product & Technology organization. This executive‑level role provides financial leadership across software, cloud, and technology investments to accelerate growth and shareholder value.

You will partner with the executive team to drive long‑range planning, investment prioritization, and business performance while leading a high‑performing finance organization.