Head of Finance, FP&A

ABOUT US In more than ten countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide champions the power of celebration. Our global family of brands provide best-in-class products, services and content to take celebration planning from inspiration to action. At the core of our business is our industry-leading global online wedding Vendor Marketplace, connecting couples with local wedding professionals and a comprehensive suite of personalized wedding websites, planning tools, invitations, and registry services that make wedding planning easier for couples around the globe. Each year, we connect more than 4.5 million users with around 900,000 global small businesses through our Vendor Marketplace. LIFE AT TKWW At The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. Each year, we help millions of couples around the world celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, while also helping hundreds of thousands of global small business owners get discovered and scale. Life here means working alongside a team that cares deeply, not just about the work you do, but about the life you live. We prioritize employee well-being and development through meaningful opportunities for growth, and we celebrate milestones and wins in a big way. After all, celebrations are what we do best. ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM: The Head of Finance, FP&A will lead enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and capital allocation globally. This is a highly strategic and visible leadership role that partners closely with the CFO, executive team, Board, and cross-functional business leaders to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and support TKWW’s growth and profitability objectives. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will oversee the company’s financial planning processes while serving as a key thought partner on investment prioritization, operating efficiency, organizational scaling, and long-range planning. The role extends beyond core FP&A to include leadership across investor-facing materials, debt and capital structure planning, and finance transformation efforts that enable a more scalable, modern finance organization. The ideal candidate brings deep FP&A and strategic finance expertise, strong marketplace exposure, and a track record of leading transformation within a complex, global business environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead enterprise forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly business review processes across the company Partner with the CFO and executive leadership team on capital allocation, financial performance, and strategic decision-making tied to growth, profitability, and operating leverage Oversee reporting and analysis for the executive team and Board, translating complex financial and business data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations Support investor-facing and lender-facing activities, including Board materials, financing narratives, debt-related analysis, and other capital structure or corporate finance workstreams as needed Partner closely with Corporate Strategy, Accounting, and executive leadership on fundraising, M&A, earnings-related materials, and other strategic finance initiatives Serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, helping evaluate tradeoffs, prioritize investments, and improve business performance across functions Bring a strong understanding of marketplace and economics, including transaction-based revenue models, unit economics, margin drivers, and operational complexity Help shape and lead finance transformation efforts, including modernizing planning processes, simplifying reporting, improving forecasting accuracy, and building the capabilities, tools, and operating rhythms required for a scaled finance organization Lead, develop, and build a best-in-class global FP&A team and broader finance capabilities as the company evolves Partner with Accounting to support month-end close, variance analysis, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance-related activities Design, automate, and optimize finance processes and systems to support a dynamic and growing global business Partner with Enterprise Technology and Finance Systems teams to evaluate and execute the roadmap for financial systems optimization and implementation Continually assess and improve FP&A team operations, including structure, processes, tools, and reporting, with the goal of increasing efficiency, reducing cycle times, and improving decision support across the business Serve as a leader on the Finance Leadership Team, helping shape the future of the function, team priorities, and talent strategy SUCCESSFUL HEAD OF FINANCE, FP&A CANDIDATES HAVE: 15+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related disciplines, including significant leadership experience building and managing high-performing teams Experience in a marketplace, eCommerce, or transaction-based business model; SaaS and/or fintech exposure is a plus Strong understanding of transaction economics, and the financial and operational complexity of marketplace businesses Experience supporting investor relations, lender communications, debt-related workstreams, capital structure planning, and/or other corporate finance initiatives Proven success leading finance transformation in a scaled organization, including process redesign, systems modernization, and operating model evolution Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and present effectively to the CFO, CEO, Board, and external stakeholders Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience building integrated financial models from the ground up A strategic mindset paired with willingness to operate at every altitude—from detailed analysis to executive-level storytelling and decision support Strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity