Head of Corporate Finance

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Head of Corporate Finance is a sophisticated financial leader who partners closely with the CFO and the executive team to shape the company's strategy and drive business results. This leader is accountable for corporate FP&A, enterprise reporting and insights, and the finance partners responsible for Technology, Marketing, and G&A. A proven change agent and influential leader, The Head of Corporate Finance thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and provides exceptional leadership in developing a high performance and collaborative team that delivers against department and company objectives.

Essential Functions

* Drive enterprise financial strategy-lead long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes that shape strategic and investment decisions and execution plans.

* Deliver financial insights and reporting-oversee consolidated performance analysis, board and funding committee materials, and executive-level narratives.

* Shape financial architecture-design scalable models and allocation methodologies for product P&Ls, valuations, and business performance measurement.

* Champion automation and process excellence-modernize the corporate finance function through technology and data-driven innovation.

* Build and inspire teams-develop a highly engaged, high performing finance team and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

* Partner to influence outcomes-collaborate with senior leaders in Technology, Marketing, and G&A to drive results and efficient resource allocation.

* Support the company's commitment to risk management and protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

* 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance and/or strategic finance, with significant time spent in financial services, payments, or fintech.

* Additional experience in investment banking or corporate development preferred.

* Track record of leading through change-implementing new processes, systems, or structures to enhance financial performance and scalability.

* Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior executives and communicate with external partners and board members.

* Proven success building and leading high-performing finance teams that deliver strategic impact.

* Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and enterprise-level reporting.

* Advanced proficiency with financial systems, automation tools, and business intelligence platforms.

* Well-versed in financial storytelling, developing high caliber materials for Board and executive audiences that clearly articulate strategic priorities, business drivers, and financial performance.

* Effective in a fast-paced environment; flexible and able to manage projects/initiatives through ambiguity and change.

* Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree.

* MBA level experience preferred.

* Background and drug screen.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including…