Strategic Finance Director

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Job Summary:

IPH is seeking a Strategic Finance Director to lead and scale our strategic finance function at a high-growth organization. This role sits at the intersection of finance, analytics, and business strategy, driving data-informed decision-making across the company.
You will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams including Product, Underwriting, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to deliver actionable insights, optimize financial performance, and shape long-term strategy.
This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who combines strong financial acumen with analytical rigor and the ability to influence business outcomes in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

Job Location: Hybrid – 666 3rd Street, New York

Pay Range: $175,000 to $230,000, plus bonus DOQ

Main Responsibilities: 

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, influencing key decisions on growth, profitability, and capital allocation

• Support financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support strategic initiatives and long-term planning

• Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and investments with a focus on financial return and scalability

• Partner cross-functionally to drive performance improvements across pricing, retention, acquisition, and operational efficiency

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior year

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation

• Standardize and enhance financial reporting processes, templates, and governance

• Deliver board-level materials and executive reporting with clear, actionable insights

• Build deep expertise in business drivers, systems, and processes supporting financial performance

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Translate data into actionable insights to drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency

• Develop KPI frameworks and performance dashboards to monitor business health

• Partner with Data and Tech teams to ensure high-quality, scalable data infrastructure

• Support advanced analytics initiatives including cohort analysis, LTV/CAC modeling, and forecasting

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or relevant field

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, or related fields

• 3+ years of experience leading high-performing teams

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with experience supporting strategic decision-making

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes

• Experience working with data and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights

Preferred Qualifications: 

•  Experience in insurance, insurtech, or regulated financial services

• Familiarity with underwriting, claims, pricing, or risk analytics

• Experience with modern data warehouses and analytics ecosystems

• Exposure to predictive modeling or advanced analytics techniques

• in pet industry is a strong asset

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All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability

• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Retirement savings plan

• Personal Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off

• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations

• Pet friendly office environment

• Commuter Benefits

• Group Pet Insurance

• On the job training and skills development

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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