Why Entersekt
Founded over 16 years ago, with more recent investments from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is a leader in mobile authentication, mobile app security, and payments enablement technology, offering highly scalable products with a track record of success across multiple continents.Entersekt enables secure digital transactions for leading financial institutions globally. We exist to create a world where everyone can transact digitally without fear or compromise. Currently, we protect the digital transactions of over 210 million active users on our platform and hold 120 active patents that recognize innovation in digital security, payments, and user experience.
Entersekt offers their customers secure authentication and digital payments experiences that remove unnecessary friction. Entersekt has invested in, and created, a diverse product portfolio that positions the company well to execute on its expansion in North America and European markets.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a strategic finance leader with expertise in a global, private equity-backed software business. The ideal candidate has a strong background in scaling financial operations, delivering insightful reporting, and driving performance metrics. They excel in financial modeling, forecasting, and are adept at partnering with executive leadership and key stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives.
The Role
Entersekt is looking for a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO, executive leadership, and other key sponsors. This individual will lead the FP&A function, driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support business growth and value creation. They will focus on improving visibility through enhanced reporting and building a data-driven organization. The VP of FP&A will oversee financial models, budgets, and performance metrics, playing a critical role in capital allocation, strategic planning, and M&A.
Responsibilities
- Lead the global FP&A function, providing strategic financial guidance across regions and business units.
- Develop and manage financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support decision-making and growth.
- Provide in-depth financial analysis, scenario planning, and performance monitoring to senior leadership.
- Partner with the CFO and executive team on strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and capital planning.
- Collaborate with private equity ownership, delivering insights on financial performance and investment opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and analytics, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversee the preparation of management reports, board presentations, and investor communications.
- Manage and mentor the FP&A team, fostering a high-performance culture and developing finance talent.
Skills and Experience
Successful candidates for this role will generally possess the following qualifications and skills:
- 10+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving strategic financial initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
- Extensive experience in high-growth, global software or payments companies, with B2B SaaS and payments experience being a strong advantage.
- Strong background working with private equity-backed organizations, with hands-on experience in engaging directly with ownership.
- Expertise in advanced financial modeling, long-term forecasting, and strategic budgeting.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience delivering critical insights to board-level stakeholders and private equity investors.
- Experience managing remote, high-performance teams, with a track record of developing talent within the finance function.
Personality Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills – you will need to explain your findings to board members and internal stakeholders
- High level of taking ownership for your output and that of your team.
We place a lot of value on how we treat prospective employees and appreciate the time and effort that goes into job hunting. That is why we aim to keep the hiring process as quick and seamless as possible while ensuring the best possible fit for both you and the company.Working at Entersekt is truly a dream. You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities.Apply for this position by following the "apply now" tab and or viewing our other roles at Entersekt Careers page.
