Head of FP&A at Headway

New York, New York, United States

Headway Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, HealthtechIndustries

Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of strategic finance/FP&A experience at a high-growth startup, ideally including 2+ years of consulting/banking/investing
  • Understand that people drive change, not spreadsheets, and are passionate about working with partners across all levels of the organization to steer progress
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to drill down into the weeds while maintaining a strategic lens
  • Strong financial acumen and expertise in building financial models to support multiple business needs
  • Curious self-starter, resourceful and have a knack for problem-solving
  • Natural leader who enjoys hiring, mentoring and managing people to reach their highest potential
  • Energized by joining an early-stage startup and making immediate impact in a high-growth environment
  • Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Establish and drive company planning processes, ensuring resource allocation stays within budgets and forecasts are tightly linked to the company’s strategic goals
  • Oversee the company-wide operating model, ensuring key inputs are linked to company growth and profitability for use in annual planning/budgeting and monthly forecasting
  • Perform robust financial analysis on financial results and operating KPIs, identifying underlying trends and areas of opportunity
  • Design and deliver monthly/quarterly reporting packages that tell the story behind the numbers for the exec team and Board
  • Optimize systems to ensure automation of critical processes as we scale
  • Support competitive intelligence, M&A and other corporate development initiatives
  • Hire and develop a high-performing FP&A team to support the needs of the business
  • Drive capital allocation strategy, cash management, and expense governance
  • Support investor reporting, due diligence, and board-level discussions

Skills

FP&A
Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
KPI Management
Strategic Planning
Forecasting
Budgeting
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Business Performance Analysis

Headway

Connects patients with affordable mental health services

About Headway

Headway simplifies the process of finding and paying for mental health therapy. It operates in the mental health market, addressing the challenge that many Americans face in accessing care due to high costs and complicated insurance processes. For individuals, Headway provides a platform where they can easily search for therapists and psychiatrists who accept their insurance, allowing them to find the right mental health care without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For mental health care providers, Headway reduces the administrative workload associated with accepting insurance, enabling them to focus more on patient care. The company connects patients with providers while ensuring effective use of insurance, and it generates revenue by partnering with health plans and providers. Headway's goal is to create a more accessible and affordable mental healthcare system.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$318.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Equity Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
HSA / FSA
401K
Work-from-Home Stipend
Therapy Reimbursement
16-week parental leave for eligible employees
Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
Flexible Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and professional development

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace.
Potential backlash from professionals feeling undervalued by Headway's platform.
Regulatory scrutiny as Headway expands into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Differentiation

Headway simplifies finding and paying for therapy with an insurance-accepting provider network.
It reduces administrative burdens for mental health professionals, enhancing focus on patient care.
Headway's platform offers both virtual and in-person therapy sessions, increasing accessibility.

Upsides

Raised $100M in Series D to expand into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
Partnerships with Cigna and Blues plan to expand services to all 50 states.
Growing demand for telehealth services boosts Headway's market potential.

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