VP, FP&A

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 Description:

The Vice President of FP&A will be responsible for leading the company’s financial planning and analysis functions, providing high-level strategic financial insights, and overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling. This individual will also manage investor relations (IR), ensuring effective communication of the company's financial health, growth trajectory, and strategic initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders, including analysts, investors, and the board of directors.

This is a high-visibility role requiring a deep understanding of financial operations within a product-based, commercialized business. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned financial leader with significant experience in FP&A and IR, who thrives in a high-growth environment and is adept at providing both tactical financial leadership and strategic decision support.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy to support key business objectives and drive growth. Collaborate with executive leadership on corporate strategy, capital allocation, and long-term financial goals.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Own the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning. Provide actionable insights based on financial performance, market trends, and business conditions.
• Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning: Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support decision-making across the organization, including scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling for different business drivers.
• KPIs & Performance Metrics: Define and track key financial and operational KPIs to measure business performance. Use data-driven insights to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and scalability.
• Cost Management: Oversee the company’s cost structure, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, margin improvement, and investment prioritization.
• Reporting & Analysis: Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports and analysis to the executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.

Investor Relations (IR)

• Investor Communication: Lead investor relations activities, ensuring clear, consistent, and transparent communication with shareholders, analysts, and the investment community regarding financial performance, growth strategies, and key developments.
• Earnings Calls & Presentations: Manage the preparation of earnings releases, quarterly earnings calls, and investor presentations. Work closely with senior executives to communicate the company’s strategic vision and growth trajectory.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor and analyze investor sentiment, market trends, and competitive landscape to provide actionable feedback to the executive team. Stay abreast of changes in investor expectations, financial regulations, and market conditions.
• Strategic Positioning: Develop and implement a strategy to enhance the company’s public image and financial narrative. Work closely with the CEO and CFO to align financial messaging with corporate objectives.
• Board Support: Provide in-depth financial reporting and analysis to support board meetings and decision-making. Ensure the board is well-informed on financial performance, forecasts, and risks.

Leadership & Team Management

• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A and IR teams. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance within the finance function.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key business functions, including sales, marketing, product development, and operations, to gather insights and provide financial perspectives on business decisions.
• Change Management: Drive and manage the evolution of financial processes and systems, ensuring scalability and alignment with company growth. Advocate for financial best practices across the organization.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• A minimum of 12+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (VP or above) in a product-based, commercialized company. A strong background in investor relations is essential.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of financial operations in a high-growth, commercialized product-based environment. Experience with SaaS, technology, healthcare, or other product-centric businesses is a plus.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing FP&A and IR teams. Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with C-suite executives, investors, analysts, and board members.
• Financial Expertise: Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis. Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and operational metrics.
• Investor Relations Experience: Extensive experience in managing investor relations, including earnings calls, investor meetings, and the preparation of financial reports and presentations.
• Technology Proficiency: High proficiency in financial modeling tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.), ERP systems, and experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable insights. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Adaptability: Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments with the ability to pivot and adapt to changing business needs.

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.

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. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.