The Knot Worldwide

Head of FP&A

The Knot Worldwide$280K — $350K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance with leadership experience
  • Experience in marketplace or transaction-based business models; SaaS/fintech is a plus
  • In-depth understanding of transaction economics and operational complexities of marketplace businesses
  • Demonstrated success in leading finance transformation within large organizations
  • Strong executive presence with excellent communication skills capable of influencing senior leadership
  • Exceptional financial modeling and analytical abilities with knowledge of GAAP
  • Experience in scalable systems design and implementation in a global context

Responsibilities

  • Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes for the company
  • Collaborate with CFO and executives on capital allocation and financial performance
  • Oversee reporting and analysis for executive leadership and Board
  • Support investor and lender-related financial activities
  • Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders for investment prioritization
  • Lead finance transformation efforts for resource optimization and process modernization
  • Build and develop a high-performing global FP&A team

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with two days in the office weekly
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement plan options
  • Generous leave policies for work-life balance
  • Support for financial systems optimization and implementation
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

The Head of Finance, FP&A will lead enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and capital allocation globally. This is a highly strategic and visible leadership role that partners closely with the CFO, executive team, Board, and cross-functional business leaders to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and support TKWW's growth and profitability objectives.

Reporting to the CFO, this leader will oversee the company's financial planning processes while serving as a key thought partner on investment prioritization, operating efficiency, organizational scaling, and long-range planning. The role extends beyond core FP&A to include leadership across investor-facing materials, debt and capital structure planning, and finance transformation efforts that enable a more scalable, modern finance organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep FP&A and strategic finance expertise, strong marketplace exposure, and a track record of leading transformation within a complex, global business environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead enterprise forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly business review processes across the company
  • Partner with the CFO and executive leadership team on capital allocation, financial performance, and strategic decision-making tied to growth, profitability, and operating leverage
  • Oversee reporting and analysis for the executive team and Board, translating complex financial and business data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
  • Support investor-facing and lender-facing activities, including Board materials, financing narratives, debt-related analysis, and other capital structure or corporate finance workstreams as needed
  • Partner closely with Corporate Strategy, Accounting, and executive leadership on fundraising, M&A, earnings-related materials, and other strategic finance initiatives
  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, helping evaluate tradeoffs, prioritize investments, and improve business performance across functions
  • Bring a strong understanding of marketplace and economics, including transaction-based revenue models, unit economics, margin drivers, and operational complexity
  • Help shape and lead finance transformation efforts, including modernizing planning processes, simplifying reporting, improving forecasting accuracy, and building the capabilities, tools, and operating rhythms required for a scaled finance organization
  • Lead, develop, and build a best-in-class global FP&A team and broader finance capabilities as the company evolves
  • Partner with Accounting to support month-end close, variance analysis, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance-related activities
  • Design, automate, and optimize finance processes and systems to support a dynamic and growing global business
  • Partner with Enterprise Technology and Finance Systems teams to evaluate and execute the roadmap for financial systems optimization and implementation
  • Continually assess and improve FP&A team operations, including structure, processes, tools, and reporting, with the goal of increasing efficiency, reducing cycle times, and improving decision support across the business
  • Serve as a leader on the Finance Leadership Team, helping shape the future of the function, team priorities, and talent strategy

SUCCESSFUL HEAD OF FINANCE, FP&A CANDIDATES HAVE:
  • 15+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related disciplines, including significant leadership experience building and managing high-performing teams
  • Experience in a marketplace, eCommerce, or transaction-based business model; SaaS and/or fintech exposure is a plus
  • Strong understanding of transaction economics, and the financial and operational complexity of marketplace businesses
  • Experience supporting investor relations, lender communications, debt-related workstreams, capital structure planning, and/or other corporate finance initiatives
  • Proven success leading finance transformation in a scaled organization, including process redesign, systems modernization, and operating model evolution
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and present effectively to the CFO, CEO, Board, and external stakeholders
  • Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience building integrated financial models from the ground up
  • A strategic mindset paired with willingness to operate at every altitude-from detailed analysis to executive-level storytelling and decision support
  • Strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a problem-solving orientation with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex tradeoffs
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable systems, tools, and planning processes in a global environment
  • A track record of building strong cross-functional relationships and partnering effectively across Finance, Product, Technology, Operations, and Corporate Strategy
  • Experience supporting Product organizations and performance marketing functions is a plus, including evaluating product investments, customer acquisition economics, marketing ROI, CAC/LTV, conversion funnels, experimentation, or other digital growth metrics
  • Experience with planning and reporting tools such as OneStream, Adaptive, Salesforce, NetSuite, Qlik, Tableau, or similar systems
  • Public company and/or private equity-backed company experience strongly preferred

WORK MODEL:

This role is Together[redacted]-eligible and based near one of our office hubs. You'll be expected to work in the office two days a week as part of our hybrid work model.

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Starting pay is determined based on a combination of factors which may include location/market, education, experience, skills, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, commissions, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. We also offer benefits to eligible employees including medical, dental, retirement, and generous leave policies.

Annual salary range

$280,000-$350,000 USD

About The Knot Worldwide

The Knot Worldwide is a global technology company that inspires, informs and celebrates love. The company has a family of brands, including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, Hitched, WeddingWire.in and more, that provide couples with the tools and services they need to plan and execute their wedding celebrations. The Knot Worldwide has helped millions of couples plan their weddings and has a presence in 15 countries around the world.
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