Senior Director, Finance

Job description

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected. Noodle is seeking a results driven Senior Director, Finance to lead financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support for our growing organization. This is a highly visible role that partners with and reports directly to the CFO and senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, improve forecasting accuracy, support investment decisions, and ensure scalable financial operations. You will play a central role in aligning financial strategy with Noodle’s mission and long term goals. This is a hands-on leadership position suited for a finance expert who excels at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and operational execution. **As our Senior Director, Finance, you will…** ### Strategy & Leadership - Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization - Support business cases for new programs, partnerships, pricing strategies, and capital allocation - Partner with the CFO to prepare materials for the board and executive leadership ### Financial Planning and Analysis - Provide insights on revenue performance, margin optimization, cost efficiency, and investment prioritization - Translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive strategic outcomes. - Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable monthly and quarterly reporting - Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning processes - Develop financial models that guide resource allocation and support strategic initiatives ### Operational Finance Leadership - Strengthen financial systems, processes, and internal controls to support a scaling business - Collaborate closely with Accounting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency - Improve workflows across procurement, spend management, and financial operations - Identify opportunities to increase automation, efficiency, and data integrity ### Team Leadership - Lead, develop, and mentor a high performing finance team - Foster an environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth - Establish best practices that elevate the impact of the finance function across the company ### You have: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Experience in investment banking, private equity, or advanced financial modeling roles is a strong plus. - 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in corporate finance or FP&A, including leadership roles - Startup or high growth company experience is preferred, particularly environments that require both strategic thinking and hands on execution - Advanced financial modeling skills and strong analytical capability - Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence strategic and operational decisions - Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear and actionable insights - Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, mission driven organization ### Noodle Benefits: - Work from our beautiful NYC office OR the comfort of your home office! - Computer and charger on us! - 401(k) with company match, plus equity opportunities - Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family (including mental health benefits like Headspace and Talkspace) - Employer-paid life and disability insurance - Optional voluntary coverage, including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and commuter benefits - Pre-tax benefit options that help you save on eligible healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid parental leave - Wellness initiatives and resources - Free subscription to the Calm app - Employee discount program - 4 weeks of paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave - Monthly mobile connectivity stipend - Annual education stipend for lifelong learning - Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company