Vice President, Strategic Finance & Analytics (Hybrid)

Ceribell, Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Equity opportunities

Health benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with match

ESPP

Cell phone stipend

Flexible PTO

Holidays & wellness days

Parental leave

Career advancement

Job summary

Ceribell, Inc in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Vice President, Strategic Finance & Analytics to shape financial strategy, lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics, and partner with executives to drive growth.

You will build models, dashboards, and KPI architecture, oversee a growing team, own SOX controls where applicable, and report to the CFO. This hybrid role offers significant impact in a mission-driven medical technology company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A functions.
• Experience leading BI analytics or similar data functions.
• Experience within a publicly traded medical device, healthcare, or life sciences company strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and refine the company's financial goals and long-term strategic plans.
• Lead annual budgeting processes and ensure resource alignment with strategy.
• Manage FP&A duties and build financial models for forecasting revenues, expenses, and cash flows.
• Analyze market trends, benchmarks, and ROI of initiatives to hit financial targets.
• Develop KPIs with department heads and guide resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

FP&A leadership

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

BI analytics

Communication

Strategic finance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Finance/Economics degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Vice President, Strategic Finance & Analytics (Hybrid)

Sunnyvale, CA

About Ceribell

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography(“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!

Position Overview

The Vice President, Strategic Finance and Analytics plays a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving sustainable growth. Leading a team responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics, this position provides key insights to support strategic decision‑making across all levels of the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver significant impact to the organization’s overall success.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and refine the company’s financial goals and long-term strategic plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and accurate resource allocation.
• Manage core FP&A duties and create comprehensive financial models to facilitate accurate forecasting of revenues, expenses, and cash flows.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and industry benchmarks to provide actionable recommendations for achieving financial targets.
• Evaluate ROI on major initiatives, including new product launches, territory expansion, and headcount investments, and hold owners accountable to the business case after approval.
• Work closely with department heads to develop KPIs, monitor performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, offering financial expertise to guide resource allocation and investment decisions.

Analytics

• Lead commercial and corporate internal reporting and conduct analytical deep dives to deliver actionable business insights.
• Provide regular variance analysis and insightful commentary on financial performance to senior management, highlighting key drivers and potential opportunities or risks.
• Drive initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of forecasting processes, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Partner closely with commercial operations and data teams to own core company dashboards, enterprise KPI architecture, and executive and board reporting packages.
• Apply advanced analytics, including forecasting models and driver-based planning, and evaluate where AI can improve process and deliverable speed and accuracy.

Board and Investor Communications

• Prepare board materials, investor presentations, guidance models, and earnings support, and translate complex financial dynamics into clear narratives.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Accounting on external guidance and disclosure consistency.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing team covering FP&A, Strategic Finance, and Analytics functions, fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented culture.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members, empowering them to excel in their roles.
• Establish governance, cadence, and controls for planning and forecasting, including SOX‑relevant processes where applicable.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A functions.
• Experience leading Business Insights (BI) or similar analytics and/or data functions.
• Experience within a publicly traded medical device, healthcare, or life sciences company strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial analysis and reporting.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Compensation Range

$300,000 - $340,000 USD

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all‑encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

Benefits

• Performance‑based incentive compensation (varies by role)
• Equity opportunities
• 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
• 100% paid Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Flexible paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Joining a mission‑minded organization!

Application Deadline

Ongoing

Other Job Details

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Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceribell complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Ceribell is an E‑Verify employer. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation.

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