Director, Strategic Finance

Neon One; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SaaS company in the United States seeks a Director of Strategic Finance to drive business case analysis and strategic planning. The successful candidate will lead complex financial models, enhance KPIs, and serve as a trusted partner to executives. Requires 5+ years of experience in strategic finance or investment banking, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and NetSuite. This role embraces a collaborative and innovative culture, ideal for those passionate about making a real impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic finance, investment banking, or similar roles.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proven track record in business partnership and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex business case analyses for new initiatives.
• Drive financial due diligence and M&A analysis.
• Enhance and build dynamic financial dashboards and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Business partnership

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Financial planning software

Job description

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At Neon One, we believe that technology is the key to building vibrant communities of generosity. As a leader in nonprofit software since 2004, we create intuitive solutions that help small and mid-sized nonprofits connect with people, build trust, and make good happen every day.

Our culture is powered by empathy, innovation, and a shared mission to empower organizations making a difference. We operate with a customer-first mindset, take pride in extraordinary results, and grow together by supporting each other and embracing bold new ideas. If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive real impact and want to thrive in a collaborative, fully remote environment, Neon One is the place for you.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Strategic Finance to join a growing SaaS company. This critical leadership role will drive business case analysis, M&A analysis, and strategic financial planning across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and financial modeling skills, extensive business partnership experience, and a proven ability to provide critical thought leadership. The Director of Strategic Finance will be instrumental in building out their team and enhancing and building financial dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), generating compelling Board of Directors presentations, and providing strategic financial guidance to executive leadership. Experience in a high-growth SaaS environment is a must.

Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis and Modeling

• Lead and execute complex business case analyses for new initiatives, investments, and product launches, providing clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Drive financial due diligence and M&A analysis, including valuation modeling, synergy assessment, and integration planning.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance sophisticated financial models (e.g., long-range planning, forecasting, budgeting) to support strategic decision-making.
• Be an effective partner with the Director of FP&A for annual planning and forecasting.

Reporting and Business Partnership

• Enhance and build dynamic financial dashboards and KPIs to provide real-time insights into business performance for various stakeholders.
• Prepare and generate high-quality Board of Directors and Executive Leadership decks, synthesizing complex financial data into clear, strategic narratives.
• Serve as a trusted financial business partner to functional leaders, providing critical financial thought and strategic guidance.
• Partner with Neon One’s payments team around KPIs, dashboards and modeling.

Systems and Technology

• Leverage strong AI and multi-system experience to optimize financial processes, automate reporting, and improve data integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning systems and tools.

Must Haves

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel, NetSuite and financial planning software.
• Proven track record of strong business partnership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to provide critical thought and strategic finance leadership as a trusted internal and external advisor.
• Experience in a high-growth SaaS environment with multiple revenue models.

Nice to Haves

• CPA designation is a significant plus.
• Strong experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Salesforce data, BI modeling and managing complex, multi-system financial data environments.
• Experience with Snowflake or Metabase.

Why Join Neon One?

At Neon One, our values are how we show up every day. We make good happen by putting empathy and passion at the center of our work, using technology to uplift mission-driven organizations. We stand for our customers, act with care and intention in every decision, own the solution, and grow together. We innovate fearlessly, always exploring new ways to support our community and each other.

How We Hire

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews.

This opportunity is offered through HighlightTA, the on-demand talent team supporting Neon One’s growth.

Connect with us and learn more:

• Neon One on LinkedIn
• HighlightTA on LinkedIn

Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Finance | Industries: Software Development