Vice President of FP&A, Ceribell
$280-325k
+ Annual Bonus Opportunity + Ceribell Equity
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
Portable seizure diagnostics technology
Open for applications
Portable seizure diagnostics technology
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$280-325k
+ Annual Bonus Opportunity + Ceribell Equity
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make EEG widely accessible, more efficient, and more cost-effective to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk for seizure.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
Our take
Ceribell has created a cloud-based, AI-enabled electroencephalography (EEG) headset which helps diagnose seizures without the presence of an EEG technologist or specialist interpreter, allowing for faster diagnosis and better treatment.
Though founded back in 2014, Ceribell experienced a huge breakthrough in 2022 when its system was granted FDA clearance to help diagnose suspected seizures, which has led to a boost in venture capital investment.
The company has also gone on to receive the FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation for its ability to diagnose delirium, or acute brain failure and was placed on the World's Most Innovative COmpanies List 2023 by the Fast Company. Ceribell has no plans on stopping there though, and intends to grow its team rapidly in a bid to expand its tech capabilities for a range of other neurological conditions.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
46% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2022
$50m
SERIES C
Apr 2021
$53m
SERIES C
Total funding: $151m
Company benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental and Vision for the Employee
- 50%- 70% Employer Paid Heath, Dental and Vision for dependents (according to plan selection)
- Ceribell equity
- A flexible vacation policy and 11 paid holidays
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Flex spending account, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Joining a mission minded organization!
Company HQ
Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA
Leadership
Xingjuan (Jane) Chao
(CEO & Co-Founder)Ph.D. in biophysics from Cornell University. Former Management Consultant with McKinsey & Company, later joining Novartis as Senior Strategy Manager. Principal Manager of Portfolio Management Strategy at Genentech before co-founding Ceribell.
Josef Parvizi
(Co-Founder)Professor of Neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine since 2007. Previously worked in Internal Medicine Intern at Mayo Clinic.
Chris Chafe
(Co-founder)Composer, Cellist, and Researcher. Director of Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), and Duca Family Professor of Humanities and Sciences.
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