Description
GitLab is seeking a VP of Enterprise Transformation & Finance Strategy to architect and lead the strategic evolution of our Finance function while serving as a key driver of enterprise-wide business transformation as we scale as a public company.
The successful candidate will report directly to the CFO and be Finance's primary partner on GitLab's most strategically significant cross-functional initiatives, including Lead-to-Cash optimization, our transition to a consumption-based business model, and global expansion strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Enterprise Transformation Leadership: Serve as the CFO's key partner on GitLab's most strategically significant cross-functional initiatives.
- Lead-to-Cash Optimization: Partner with the CRO and CIO organizations to redesign and streamline the end-to-end revenue cycle.
- Consumption-Based Model Transition: Own the Finance and operational workstreams supporting GitLab's shift from seat-based to consumption-based pricing.
- Global Expansion Strategy: Drive the operating model design and stand-up of infrastructure for GitLab's international growth.
- Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and execute a comprehensive Finance transformation strategy aligned with GitLab's growth objectives and public company requirements.
- Operational Excellence & Process Reengineering: Lead redesign of core finance processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Finance Technology Leadership: Own the finance technology roadmap in partnership with the CIO organization.
- AI & Automation Integration Champion: Champion AI and intelligent automation across the finance function and broader enterprise transformation programs.
- Transformation & Controls Integration: Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and VP of Internal Audit to ensure transformation initiatives maintain and enhance existing control frameworks.
- Data Governance & Analytics: Partner with the VP of Data to enable data governance frameworks and master data management practices.
- Transformation Program Management: Build and lead the Finance Transformation Office, developing the program management and execution muscle needed to drive Finance's role in GitLab's broader transformation agenda.
- Change Management & Enablement: Build organizational capability through training, documentation, and change management programs.
- Executive Partnership & Influence: Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive leadership team, and Board on transformation strategy.
The ideal candidate will have extensive progressive experience in strategic finance, transformation, or enterprise program leadership at public technology companies, a proven track record leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs, and deep expertise in Lead-to-Cash processes and systems.
GitLab offers a range of benefits, including flexible paid time off, equity compensation, employee stock purchase plan, growth and development fund, parental leave, and home office support.