Vagaro · 3 days ago
Director of Strategic Finance & Operations
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expVagaro is a company that values innovation and collaboration in a positive work environment. They are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Director of Strategic Finance & Operations to partner with executive leadership in driving company-wide performance and operational rigor through data-driven decision making.
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Responsibilities
Own and evolve the company’s operational KPI framework across Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Payments, and Operations
Conduct deep-dive analyses to understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what to do next
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through cohort analysis, funnel analysis, and segmentation
Translate operational performance into financial impact (revenue, margin, cash flow, unit economics)
Develop clear, concise narratives that explain performance vs. plan, root causes, and actionable recommendations
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CFO on strategic priorities
Partner with functional leaders to define meaningful success metrics, diagnose performance issues, evaluate trade-offs and initiatives
Act as an internal consultant—challenging assumptions and driving accountability through data
Lead high-impact strategic projects, including:
Growth and retention initiatives
Pricing and monetization analysis
Efficiency and margin improvement opportunities
New product or market evaluations
Support long-range planning and key investment decisions
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in Strategic Finance
8–12+ years of experience in Business Operations
8–12+ years of experience in Consulting (with subsequent operating experience strongly preferred)
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to work directly with large, complex datasets
Advanced proficiency in Excel (expert-level modeling)
SQL (required)
Business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
Strong understanding of financial statements and unit economics
Ability to independently source, validate, and analyze data
Exceptional storytelling with data—written and verbal
Extremely analytical and intellectually curious
Business-minded problem solver, not a passive reporter
Preferred
Experience supporting executive leadership and board-level reporting
SaaS, technology, or high-growth environment experience preferred
Benefits
Attractive Compensation & Performance Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary paired with performance-based bonuses
Generous PTO: 15 accrued days, plus 10 company holidays annually.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
Exclusive Perks: Discounts on attractions, theme parks, shows, sports events, movies, hotels, and more through TicketsAtWork.
Beauty Perks: $30/month reimbursement for any Vagaro service, including health, beauty, or wellness treatments.
Food Perks: $50 monthly stipend for our onsite microkitchen and a complimentary DoorDash DashPass subscription.
Growth Opportunities: College Assistance Reimbursement, access to EAP & Work/Life Programs, and a LinkedIn Learning account.
Financial Security: 401k program with 4% matching and optional life/supplemental insurance.
Stay Active: Access to our on-site gym, flavored water dispenser, and basketball court to keep you fit and energized!
Company
Vagaro
Vagaro is an online platform that allows its users to find salons and spas in their local area and make appointments online.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$163MKey Investors
FTV Capital
2021-11-02Private Equity· $100M
2018-12-05Private Equity· $63M
Leadership Team
Fred Helou
CEO
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