Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Mediaocean is powering the future of the advertising ecosystem with technology that empowers brands and agencies to deliver impactful omnichannel marketing experiences. With over $200 billion in annualized ad spend running through its software products, Mediaocean deploys AI and automation to optimize investments and outcomes. The company’s advertising infrastructure and ad tech tools are used by more than 100,000 people across the globe. Mediaocean owns and operates Prisma, the industry’s trusted system of record for media management and finance, Innovid, the leading independent ad tech platform for creative, delivery, measurement, and optimization, as well as Protected by Mediaocean, an integrated solution for ad verification and brand safety. Visit www.mediaocean.com for more information.

The Vice President of FP&A will serve as a strategic finance leader and key partner to the CFO and executive team. This role will lead financial planning, forecasting, performance analytics, and strategic modeling in a high-growth SaaS environment with Private Equity sponsorship and IPO experience.

The ideal candidate combines deep SaaS operating metrics expertise, capital markets readiness, and PE-driven performance rigor. This leader will build scalable processes, drive accountability across the organization, and deliver actionable insights to support value creation and long-term growth.

What you will do:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead company-wide annual planning, long-range planning (LRP), and rolling forecasts.
• Partner with the CFO on board materials and other management reporting
• Support IPO readiness, including public-company forecasting standards and external reporting alignment.
• Drive Private Equity value-creation initiatives, including KPI tracking and EBITDA optimization.

SaaS Metrics & Performance Analytics

• Own SaaS KPI framework including ARR, churn, and pipeline conversion
• Build cohort analyses and customer profitability models.
• Partner with Revenue Operations and Sales Leadership on bookings forecasts and pipeline analytics.
• Support pricing strategy, GTM investment modeling, and capacity planning.

Business Partnership

• Serve as strategic finance partner to Sales, Marketing, Product, R&A, Customer Success, and Operations.
• Translate financial data into insights that influence operational decisions.
• Develop financial dashboards and executive reporting packages.
• Drive cross-functional accountability through KPI transparency.

Team Leadership & Infrastructure

• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team.
• Implement scalable systems and processes (ERP, planning tools, BI platforms).
• Enhance financial data integrity and automation.
• Establish best practices for forecasting accuracy and reporting cadence.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior FP&A leadership.
• Deep experience in SaaS or recurring revenue business models.
• Demonstrated experience in Private Equity-backed environments.
• Direct involvement in IPO readiness or public company reporting strongly preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel expertise; experience with tools such as Adaptive, NetSuite or similar.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence C-level stakeholders.

Why Mediaocean?

• Work-Life Balance: Open Paid Time Off (PTO), Flexible schedule, Company holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
• Total Rewards: Competitive salary, Full benefits package starting on your first day, Referral bonuses, Recognition awards, 401(k) with company match, Company HSA contribution up to $2,400
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Pharmacy, Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Mental health support, Life & Disability insurance, Family planning & fertility benefits, Pet insurance, Legal & ID theft protection, Retirement planning, Medicare assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional training/Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness Focus: Eligible employees get up to 100% company paid annual subscriptions to Peloton, Maven Clinic, BetterUp Care, Walkingspree, Bikeshare (Divvy in Chicago/Citibike in New York), Wellness Seminars (physical, mental, financial, social) as well as opportunities to compete in companywide health challenges with prizes
• Award-Winning Company Culture: Professional development with a dedicated Talent Development team, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Philanthropy & awareness programs, Mentorship programs, In-office and virtual events & celebrations, Various volunteer & donation opportunities, Innovative and collaborative work environment
• For hybrid employees in NYC and Chicago: Enjoy fresh bagels and company-paid lunches in-office twice a week

Location is flexible for the right candidate; Chicago slightly preferred. Our current budget for this role is approximately $300,000 TCC.

We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement – transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply! 

Mediaocean recognizes our true strength and value shine when all our team members feel there is space in the conversation for their voices, thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and concerns. Mediaocean is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all applicants regardless of their age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.