Datavant · 3 days ago
SVP, Strategic Finance
Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. The SVP of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will oversee corporate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis, serving as a key advisor to the CFO and executive leadership to drive financial performance and support long-term growth.
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Responsibilities
Lead the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Provide strategic financial analysis and modeling to support decision-making by the executive team and Board
Develop and deliver executive-level financial presentations and performance insights
Partner with business unit leaders to align financial plans with operational strategies
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), variance analysis, and operational metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and agility
Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess potential risks and opportunities
Coordinate with Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and consistency across financial reporting and planning
Mentor and develop a high-performing FP&A team with a focus on analytical excellence and business partnership
Ensure the company’s financial plans comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
12+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, with a strong background in FP&A
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large finance teams
Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion)
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
Experience in a publicly traded or PE-backed company
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement analysis
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic initiatives
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to Boards and executive teams
Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Company
Datavant
Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.5MKey Investors
Transformation Capital
2020-10-08Series B· $40M
2018-04-30Series Unknown· $40.5M
Recent News
2025-12-31
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