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Develop Health · 2 months ago

Head of Strategic Finance & Operations

Menlo Park

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

Develop Health is on a mission to use AI to radically accelerate access to life-saving medications. They are seeking a Head of Strategic Finance & Operations to lead finance, accounting, legal, HR processes, and business operations, driving the company's growth and preparing for a successful Series B funding round.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CarePharmaceuticalSoftware

Responsibilities

Install best‑in‑class reporting & budget discipline – Build a 13‑week cash‑flow model, monthly budget vs. actual pack, and board dashboard; close books in ≤ 5 business days

Model financial impact across GTM scenarios – Evaluate provider-, pharma-, and hybrid growth strategies through bottom-up unit-economics and scenario modeling to guide capital allocation and sequencing decisions

Professionalize revenue operations – Map revenue recognition, AR/AP, and contract billing; partner with Sales to unify pipe‑to‑cash process and tools

Take on critical “back‑office” load – Own cap‑table, equity grants, compensation bands, and vendor contracts; coordinate outside counsel & auditor

Investor‑ready data room – Drive scenario modeling, KPI definitions, and diligence materials for Series B

Strategic Finance –Long‑range planning, unit‑economics deep dives, pricing strategies, and M&A scan

Fundraising & IR – Build investor materials, run diligence threads, and maintain stakeholder comms

G&A Center of Excellence – Lead our accounting lead and HR/people ops partner; champion policy, controls, and SaaS tooling

Legal & Compliance Ops – Coordinate counsel, manage risk register, ensure SOC‑2 progress, and shepherd key contracts through signature and renewal

Org‑wide OKR & KPI Program – Drive rhythm of business reviews and cross‑functional accountability

Qualification

Strategic financeBudgetingFP&ARevenue recognition (ASC 606)SaaS/marketplace P&L mechanicsExcel/Sheets proficiencyLegal liaisonHigh-slope learnerVendor negotiationsCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

4‑10 yrs in strategic finance / biz‑ops roles at high‑growth tech or health‑tech companies; ex‑investment banking or strategy consulting pedigree strongly preferred

Mastery of SaaS/marketplace P&L mechanics, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and GAAP vs. non‑GAAP bridge

Proven ownership of budgeting, FP&A, and board‑level analyses; comfortable in Excel/Sheets, Adaptive, NetSuite (or similar)

Demonstrated ability to “own everything G&A” — legal liaison, cap‑table management, HR policy, vendor negotiations

High‑slope learner who thrives on ambiguity and balances strategic thinking with sleeves‑rolled‑up execution

Excellent written & verbal communication; can simplify the complex for founders, engineers, and investors alike