Full-Time

Strategic Finance Director

Posted on 1/29/2025

Headspace

Headspace

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital health platform for mindfulness and meditation

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$140k - $190kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Investment Banking
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

You match the following Headspace's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 8-10 Years of strategic finance experience demonstrating progressive leadership and cross-functional impact in Financial Services (Investment Banking, Asset Management, etc.) Consulting or other Corporate/Strategic Finance role
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial strategies into actionable organizational capabilities
  • Advanced Excel and Presentation building skills with experience in financial modeling and presentation materials
  • Proactive, thoughtful, & highly organized; able to work under tight deadlines while maintaining impeccable attention to detail
  • Comfort working cross-functionally, communicating complex financial information to non-finance audiences
  • Self-motivated with a passion for taking ownership of your work and delivering outcomes
  • Positive attitude, optimism and willingness to learn
  • BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, or quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics)
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate on highly visible and cross-functional projects to help prioritize resources and to aid in strategic decision making
  • Provide guidance and strategic recommendations to influence our leaders on financial strategies, investments, and resource allocation decisions, leveraging an in-depth understanding of the Company's financials
  • Assist in modeling longer-term business initiatives and provide recommendations that aid decision making
  • Perform deep-dive analyses that drive actionable insights and recommendations for growth and optimization
  • Help define and create a ROI framework used for capital allocation decisions
  • Partner with several business partners to assist with on-going and ad-hoc reporting and decision support
  • Mentor and develop the strategic finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with a subscription related business is a plus

Headspace is a digital health platform focused on mindfulness and meditation, aimed at helping individuals improve their mental and physical well-being. The platform offers guided meditation sessions, daily mini-meditations, and exercises tailored for sleep, stress, anxiety, and overall mindfulness. Users can access a limited amount of content for free, but a subscription to Headspace Plus unlocks the full range of services. This subscription model provides a steady revenue stream while ensuring users have comprehensive tools for mental health improvement. Headspace stands out by offering free access to its premium service for unemployed individuals, demonstrating its commitment to supporting mental health during difficult times. The company has also expanded its offerings to include physical exercises and daily inspirational content, making it a comprehensive resource for wellness.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$170.6M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for digital mental health solutions boosts Headspace's user base.
  • Partnership with TikTok enhances visibility among younger demographics.
  • Fertility journey collection taps into a niche market, attracting new users.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fitness apps with mental health features.
  • Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
  • Partnership with TikTok could expose Headspace to reputational risks.

What makes Headspace unique

  • Headspace offers a unique AI companion, Ebb, for personalized mental health support.
  • The platform provides free premium access to unemployed users, showcasing social responsibility.
  • Headspace's partnership with Uwill expands its reach into the higher education sector.

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Benefits

Unlimited Vacation

Catered Lunch

Fully Paid Health Care

Competitive Salaries

Free gym membership

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