[Remote] VP, Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blend is a premier AI services provider dedicated to co-creating meaningful impact through data science and technology. They are seeking a Vice President of Finance to serve as the primary business partner to the North America leader, overseeing financial narratives, forecasting, and budget management across a large portfolio.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary financial business partner to the SVP of Finance, owning the Americas P&L including revenue trajectory, EBITDA performance, margins, client health, and investment decisionsLead monthly financial planning cycles: deliver executive narratives, variance analysis, Client Business Unit (CBU) scorecards, rolling forecasts (60–90 min sessions with CBU and Service Line leaders), and forward-looking risk assessmentsDrive profitability improvements by analyzing client margins, identifying compression risks, recommending pricing and staffing actions, and tracking performance against targetsPartner with NA SVPs on investment cases and resource allocation, bringing financial insights into operational decisions in real-timeRepresent finance at the executive table as the senior NA finance voice, presenting performance with credibility and confidenceOwn NA forecast accuracy and financial targets: track variance monthly, identify drivers of misses, ensure EBITDA %, client margin %, revenue growth, and Rule of 40 targets are met, and recommend corrective actions earlyLead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts with CBU leaders, aligning staffing plans, revenue commitments, and P&L targetsAnalyze revenue mix dynamics and translate mix shifts into margin and EBITDA implications for leadershipManage two Finance Business Partners with full CBU and Service Line coverage; set priorities, manage performance, and mentor toward increasing independence and SVP level credibilityOversee the Global FP&A function through the Sr. FP&A Manager; ensure consolidated P&L, executive reporting, board decks, and forecast infrastructure deliver on time and with qualityServe as the quality gate on the global financial package before it reaches SVP Finance, reviewing for accuracy, completeness, and narrative qualityBuild a culture of proactive business partnership within NA finance shifting from reactive reporting to insight generation and executive-ready storytellingOwn the NA client health framework: monitor revenue concentration, profitability, renewal risk, and expansion opportunity across the portfolio; conduct quarterly analysis and present gaps, bright spots, and recommended actions to NA leadershipLead client-level margin analysis in partnership with CBU SVPs; identify margin compression and drive action on pricing, staffing optimization, and SOW restructuringPartner with Sales and Delivery leadership on deal structuring and pricing for strategic opportunities, ensuring margin discipline is embedded early in the revenue cycleSupport revenue recognition oversight with the Finance Business Partner to ensure ASC 606 compliance and forecast accuracySkills12+ years of progressive finance experience in professional services, consulting, technology services, or AI/data firms; minimum 5 years in a VP, Senior Director, or equivalent leadership roleDemonstrated experience as a financial business partner owning a $100M+ regional or business unit P&L with direct accountability for forecast accuracy, margin performance, and profitability outcomesProven ability to translate financial analysis into management actions that improve EBITDA and client margins; experience building structure and process in fast-moving, growth-stage environmentsStrong team leadership: ability to manage, develop, and mentor mid-career finance professionals into effective business partnersAdvanced proficiency in financial planning systems (Prophix, Anaplan, Workday Planning, or equivalent); deep understanding of professional services economics (bill rates, utilization, burden rates, ASC 606)Excellent executive communication skills; comfortable presenting financial results, scenarios, and recommendations to C-suite and board-level audiencesCPA, CMA, or MBA preferred; equivalent FP&A leadership experience acceptedHands-on experience with Prophix or similar cloud-based performance management platformsExposure to M&A integration, post-acquisition financial management, and multi-entity consolidationExperience transitioning a finance function from reactive reporting to proactive business partnershipFamiliarity with Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools for financial dashboardingExperience supporting a matrixed organization with direct and indirect reporting lines across geographiesCompany OverviewBlend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://blend360.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipBlend has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 33 in 2025, 30 in 2024, 28 in 2023, 32 in 2022, 21 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.