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Senior Director Product & Technology Finance

Xero · US: San Mateo (1875 South Grant Street) · Remote

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About Xero

Xero online accounting software for your business connects you to your bank, accountant, bookkeeper, and other business apps. Start a free trial today. Backed by Accel.

About the role

As Senior Director of Product & Technology Finance, you will lead our financial planning and analysis efforts across Xero’s Product & Technology function and partner closely with senior leaders to provide valuable insights and recommendations. You will be responsible for developing and executing financial strategies that align with Xero’s ambitious product objectives.

What they're looking for

  • Proven experience (12+ years) in finance, with 3 years in a senior leadership role
  • Work experience in a global SaaS or technology industry company, a fast paced startup
  • Experience supporting a Product & Tech and/or Research & Development organization
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to increase efficiency and impact
  • Superior analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
  • Excellent communication skills to make recommendations to senior leaders
More about this role

At Xero, we’re here to supercharge small businesses. By making small businesses more efficient every day, connecting them with big business technology and empowering a community behind them, their potential is limitless. When that happens, we’re not only helping small businesses, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.

As Senior Director of Product & Technology Finance, you will lead our financial planning and analysis efforts across Xero’s Product & Technology function and partner closely with senior leaders to provide valuable insights and recommendations. You will be responsible for developing and executing financial strategies that align with Xero’s ambitious product objectives.

Working with your team, you will oversee all financial planning and analysis across Cost to Serve, Product, Technology and Engineering sub-functions, ensuring a relentless focus on commercial outcomes. This will involve tailoring your approach to the unique requirements of each area, fostering a culture of critical evaluation and justification for capital allocation decisions. As a senior member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, you will also champion business casing,...

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