[Remote] Senior Vice President, Finance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brainlabs is an independent media agency focused on driving profit through strategic financial insights. The Senior Vice President of Finance will lead the finance function for the North America region, partnering with the leadership team to drive forecasting, analysis, and commercial insight that influences regional growth.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary finance partner to the NAmer CEO and leadership team. Translate financial data into strategic insight. Challenge plans, pressure-test assumptions, and ensure financial rigour in regional decision-makingOwn the NAmer forecasting process end-to-end: revenue, cost, headcount, margin, EBITDA, net profit & cash. Complete monthly rolling validated forecasts that leadership uses to steer the businessDeliver the analysis that unlocks better decisions β client profitability, resource utilisation, scenario modelling, investment cases. Proactively surface risks and opportunities rather than waiting to be asked. Explain in the context of the validated forecasts so peers are still clear on 'One Version of the Truth'Oversee cash flow management and working capital across the NAmer region, ensuring liquidity and financial health are actively monitored and managedEnsure robust compliance across NAmer financial operations including tax, statutory filings, audit, payroll and regulatory requirements. You wonβt be doing the returns yourself, but youβre accountable for them being right and on timeManage and develop the NAmer finance team ensuring a focus on finance capability for the future, in a changing environmentEmbrace and drive adoption of AI tools and new technology in line with the Group finance strategy. Continuously evaluate how the finance function operates and push for better, faster, smarter ways of workingWork closely with the Group CFO to deliver the Brainlabs Group Finance Strategy. Ensure NAmer finance is connected to group reporting and represent NAmer finance clearly and credibly at group levelSkillsQualified through a recognized accounting body (CPA or equivalent) β this is a must-have - with 12+ years finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership roleProfessional services, tech enabled services or media background is also non-negotiableProven finance leader with experience as a regional Finance Director or VP of Finance within a fast-paced professional services or agency environmentComfortable operating at leadership table level β you don't just present numbers, you tell the story that leads to actionable insightDeep forecasting and analytical capability. You build models that work and tell stories that landCurious about AI and technology β you see these as tools to elevate finance, not threats to resistStrong enough technically to oversee compliance and audit, but your real value is upstream: planning, insight, influence. We report under IFRS but accounting policies are set from Group financeExperience managing and developing finance teams, with a genuine interest in people progressionComfortable with ambiguity and pace. We're a founder-led, PE-backed business that moves fastCompany OverviewBrainlabs is a data-led marketing agency, helping businesses build experimentation-led marketing through display, CRO and analytics. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.brainlabsdigital.com/.