Vannevar Labs

Deputy Head of Finance

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense & Intelligence, Government & Public Sector, Software & HardwareIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of financial principles and experience with M&A due diligence, including assessing financial health, liabilities, and revenue drivers. Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and post-merger integration is also required, along with the ability to optimize revenue recognition and pricing structures.

Responsibilities

As Deputy Head of Finance, you will lead financial diligence for potential acquisitions, model deal structures, and identify key financial levers to maximize value. You will also optimize revenue recognition, pricing structures, and contract structures, work closely with sales and product teams to refine financial models, and partner with the Head of Finance to improve financial systems and streamline operations.

Skills

Financial diligence
Deal modeling
Forecasting
Financial analysis
Revenue recognition
Pricing strategy
Contract structuring
Financial reporting
Operational transition
Strategic finance
M&A
Post-merger integration

Vannevar Labs

Advanced data collection for national security

About Vannevar Labs

Vannevar Labs enhances national security by providing advanced data collection and analysis tools primarily for government agencies and defense contractors. Their main product, Decrypt, simplifies the process of gathering public data from hard-to-reach sources while ensuring secure and anonymous data collection. This platform decentralizes data collection, pulling information from various global sources without requiring user interaction, using layered obfuscation methods to protect data integrity and user identities. Decrypt's open architecture allows for quick integration with other applications, making it adaptable to various needs. Vannevar Labs operates on a subscription-based model, charging clients for access to Decrypt, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve national security and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the defense sector.

Key Metrics

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$89MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Palantir Technologies in the defense sector.
Potential regulatory scrutiny over data privacy and AI ethics.
Dependence on government contracts vulnerable to budget and political changes.

Differentiation

Vannevar Labs integrates advanced NLP and computer vision for national security solutions.
Decrypt platform decentralizes data collection, ensuring secure and anonymous data gathering.
Open architecture allows Decrypt to integrate with government and commercial applications.

Upsides

Raised $75M in Series B funding, boosting product development and expansion.
Decrypt deployed across 15 key government agencies, generating $25M in sales.
Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity aligns with Vannevar Labs' offerings.

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