Head of Strategic Finance

### Position Summary The Head of Strategic Finance & Investor Relations is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for leading investor relations and supporting corporate development through deal evaluation and M&A financial modeling. This leader partners cross-functionally with the C-suite, FP&A, corporate development, legal, and communications to deliver insights and articulate the company's financial story and vision to external stakeholders, including investors and analysts. ### Key Responsibilities **Investor Relations Leadership** - Develop and execute comprehensive investor relations strategy to effectively communicate the company's financial performance, strategy, and value proposition. - Serve as primary liaison with institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and the broader investment community. - Lead quarterly earnings calls and key investor events, including end-to-end planning, speaker prep, and day-of logistics. - Own the development, accuracy, and maintenance of core investor materials (earnings deck, IR presentation, fact book/Q&A, KPI definitions, scripts/talking points). - Drive cross-functional IR workback plans and production calendars for major milestones. - Monitor investor sentiment, analyst coverage, and peer company performance. - Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and disclosure requirements. **Strategic Finance Leadership** - Lead strategic finance analyses that support investor messaging and enterprise decision-making, in close partnership with FP&A. - Lead development of the equity story and investment thesis for current and prospective investors. - Partner with Corporate Strategy/Development to evaluate strategic initiatives and M&A opportunities, including accretion/dilution, synergy, and returns frameworks. - Establish and track key performance indicators that align with investor expectations and company strategy. **Executive Partnership & Communication** - Partner directly with C-suite executives to prepare for investor interactions and board meetings. - Brief executive team and board of directors on investor feedback, market dynamics, and shareholder composition. - Collaborate with legal, communications, and marketing teams on external messaging. **Team & Function Leadership** - Build and lead a high-performing team across strategic finance and investor relations functions. - Establish best practices for strategic analysis, deal modeling, and investor communications. - Drive digital transformation initiatives in financial reporting and investor engagement. **Market Intelligence & Analysis** - Monitor capital markets, industry trends, and competitive landscape. - Analyze shareholder composition and trading patterns to optimize targeting efforts. ### Qualifications **Education and Experience** - 12-15+ years of progressive experience in investor relations and/or strategic finance. - Minimum 5 years of experience in investor relations or extensive investor-facing experience. - Proven track record in a public company environment. - Medtech and/or healthcare experience within a payer-reimbursed, highly regulated environment. **Technical and Functional Expertise** - Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills. - Deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS, SEC reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance. - Working knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and payer dynamics. - Experience with financial planning systems, CRM platforms, and IR technology solutions. **Leadership and Communication Skills** - Executive presence with ability to represent the company to external stakeholders. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. - Proven ability to distill complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives. - Strong relationship-building skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.