Head of Finance

EDDY is backed by Renovus Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on education and workforce development sectors. For more information, visit educationdynamics.com.

Summary

Head Of Finance

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounting, and cash management across a fast-paced, marketing services organization.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, supporting growth initiatives, pricing strategy, margin optimization, and operational excellence.
• Oversee financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide business decisions and ensure financial alignment with organizational goals.
• Strengthen and scale financial systems, internal controls, and reporting frameworks to support both organic growth and potential M&A opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate and integrate acquisitions, including financial due diligence, modeling, and post-acquisition integration.
• Develop board and investor reporting, ensuring transparency and strategic insight in all communications.
• Optimize capital structure, maintain banking relationships, and manage covenant compliance, refinancing, and capital initiatives.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team with a strong culture of accountability, analytics, and process improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Enrollment, and Technology leaders to drive customer acquisition and retention through financially sound strategies.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline and innovation while aligning with the company’s mission of empowering student success.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally with exposure to marketing, digital services, SaaS, or education sectors. Previous CFO/Head of Finance experience in a private equity-backed organization is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CA strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive financial strategy and translate analytics into action in a growth-oriented, data-driven business.
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves and working closely with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance and profitability.
• Proven track record of evaluating, executing, and integrating acquisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, audit, tax, and compliance. Experience with ERP, CRM, and financial planning tools is essential.
• Strong team-building and mentoring skills with the ability to foster a high-performance culture that supports the mission and values of EDDY.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to influence at all levels, including board and investor communications.

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