Svp, Finance

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Vice President, Finance to join our leadership team at CoreWeave. Our innovative approach and diverse capital structure have positioned us for exponential growth, and we are seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President of Finance to guide our financial strategy and operations through this exciting phase. The Senior Vice President of Finance will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a high-growth tech startup environment, demonstrating a proven ability to lead multiple large functions, will possess deep expertise in navigating complex capital and business structures and will be instrumental in driving financial performance. This position reports directly to the CFO and will work closely with executive leadership ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting the company’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Executive Reporting and Analysis: Lead teams to develop comprehensive documentation and narratives for executive-level and Board of Directors financial presentations, standard monthly and quarterly close reports, and detailed annual budgeting documents, ensuring clarity and strategic insights for key stakeholders.
• Leadership in Financial Planning: Lead all aspects of FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, ensuring alignment with CoreWeave’s overall business objectives. Partner with the CEO, CFO and the executive team to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies and provide in-depth financial analysis and insights to guide strategic decision-making and long-term planning
• Lead business finance teams: Oversee all aspects of cloud financial operations, including pricing strategies, capacity management, and data center planning. Collaborate with technical teams to forecast cloud costs, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial efficiency in cloud infrastructure to support scalable growth.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner closely with the Accounting, Data & Analytics, and Corporate Development teams to enhance the quality and effectiveness of management reporting, operational performance tracking, and financial metrics analysis.
• Lead the Financial Tool Optimization and Reporting Enhancements efforts: Drive continuous improvement in FP&A reporting and planning tools, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the organization and enhance decision-making capabilities.
• Develop Comprehensive Financial Reporting: Lead the team to develop, evolve and generate detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on financial performance, including budget variance analysis, scenario analysis, stress testing, and KPI results. Effectively communicate findings to executive leadership, board members, and other key stakeholders.
• Strategic Project Support: Collaborate with the CFO, rest of C-suite executives and Corporate Development team on high-impact projects, including large-scale capital markets initiatives and fundraising strategies. Provide financial insights and analysis to support critical business decisions.
• KPI Development and Reporting: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational success. Regularly report on KPI performance to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Investor Relations Collaboration: Work with the investor relations team to help investors and analysts understand the financial model and story, ensuring clear and compelling communication of the company’s financial performance and strategic vision.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in FP&A or strategic finance, with a minimum of 5 years as VP of Finance, CFO, or similar leadership role in a high-growth scaled environment.
• Leadership and Communication: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong capacity to present complex financial information clearly.
• People Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and lead strong, high-performing teams at scale. 
• Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations to drive strategic initiatives.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building effective relationships across diverse teams and functions.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $300,000-400,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.