Wip · 1 day ago
Vice President, Finance and Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expWip is a company focused on redefining the energy experience through innovative products. They are seeking a hands-on Vice President of Finance & Operations to lead financial management and operational excellence as the company scales.
Retail
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Rhee
Responsibilities
Lead core finance functions including controllership, financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and audit
Own company-wide forecasting, cash planning, and scenario modeling to support disciplined growth
Build systems and tools that provide real-time visibility into performance, spend, and financial KPIs
Maintain fiscal rigor and compliance while enabling speed and innovation
Manage operational and liquidity risk with a forward-looking lens
Own and evolve the company’s financial models, including P&L forecasts, unit economics, contribution margin, and scenario analysis
Establish dashboards and reporting processes that enable data-driven decision-making at all levels of the company
Apply a rigorous, quantitative lens to opportunities and trade-offs—supporting optimization across growth, margin, and capital efficiency
Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, production, fulfillment, logistics, and inventory
Manage strategic external partners (e.g., contract manufacturers) to ensure reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Implement and lead an integrated S&OP process across functions
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and R&D to ensure launch readiness and supply chain alignment
Ensure project management for cross-functional packaging initiatives
Optimize supplier contracts and ensure continuity planning and risk mitigation
Support the development of a clear path to profitability
Support execution of strategic and cross-functional initiatives that require tight coordination and operational follow-through
Lead key elements of the company’s operating rhythm—ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment across teams
Proactively identify and unblock operational or financial risks with speed and clarity
Act as an internal force multiplier—bringing structure, discipline, and momentum to fast-moving workstreams
Partner with the CEO and Strategic Finance lead on board materials, performance reporting, and operational storytelling
Support definition and execution of capital deployment strategies, aligning financial planning with long-term value creation
Ensure financial and operational readiness for future capital raises and strategic milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field required
10+ years of experience in finance, operations, or general management roles, with significant experience in high-growth or consumer products businesses
Track record of leading controllership, financial planning, and budget management
Strong financial and operational acumen
Experience managing outsourced manufacturers and third-party partners
Systems-oriented, with experience designing and implementing scalable processes and tools
Clear, confident communicator and cross-functional collaborator
Executive presence, sound judgment, and strong decision-making instincts
This leader is: Strategic, but grounded in execution
A pragmatic and operational thinker who brings order to chaos
Obsessed with clarity, visibility, and accountability
Confident working in both structured and ambiguous environments
Uncompromising in integrity and trust
Diplomatic and courageous in management
Poised under pressure, with sound judgment
A reflection of Wip's values and culture
Ability to work in-office (we have an in-office policy with Fridays as optional work from-home, as business priorities allow)
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Wip
Wip™ is building a new standard in energy – creating breakthrough products that deliver performance, portability, and purpose for people on the move.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase