Chief Business Finance Officer (CBFO)

Business Strategy & Global Operations
United State (Remote)
January 6, 2026
$370000 - $425000 / year
Full Time
Urgent

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Job Description

About the Role

We operate within a complex, growth-oriented enterprise environment where financial strategy, operational alignment, and data-driven decision-making are central to long-term success. As organizations scale across markets, products, and geographies, finance leadership must move beyond traditional reporting to become a core driver of business performance.

The Chief Business Finance Officer (CBFO) is a senior executive role responsible for aligning financial strategy with enterprise operations, growth initiatives, and long-range planning. This role partners closely with executive leadership to guide capital allocation, performance optimization, forecasting, and strategic investment decisions across the business.

This position is designed for a finance leader who brings deep commercial insight, strong operational acumen, and the ability to influence enterprise-wide outcomes through disciplined financial leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise financial strategy in direct alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.

  • Oversee financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management across business units.

  • Partner with executive leadership to evaluate growth initiatives, investments, and strategic opportunities.

  • Drive financial insights that support operational efficiency, margin optimization, and scalable growth.

  • Establish and monitor KPIs, financial dashboards, and performance metrics across the organization.

  • Oversee financial governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.

  • Support capital allocation decisions, cost optimization initiatives, and long-term financial modeling.

  • Translate complex financial data into clear insights for executive and board-level decision-making.

  • Lead and develop senior finance leaders and cross-functional finance teams.

  • Ensure financial discipline across enterprise programs, initiatives, and transformation efforts.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in enterprise or large-scale business environments.

  • Proven experience in business finance, FP&A, operational finance, or corporate finance leadership.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise operations, commercial models, and performance management.

  • Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership on strategy and growth initiatives.

  • Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical expertise.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification strongly preferred.

  • Experience presenting to senior executives, boards, or investment committees.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial and operational insight.

  • Highly analytical, data-driven decision-maker with strong business judgment.

  • Executive presence with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders.

  • Strong communicator capable of translating financial complexity into actionable guidance.

  • Resilient, adaptable leader effective in fast-paced and evolving environments.

  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on enterprise-wide outcomes.

Strategic Support

  • Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, COO, and executive leadership on financial strategy and performance.

  • Support long-range planning, capital deployment, and enterprise investment decisions.

  • Partner with Operations, Technology, and Commercial leaders to align financial outcomes with execution.

  • Provide financial insight to support transformation initiatives and organizational scaling.

  • Contribute to board-level discussions with clear, strategic financial perspectives.

Working Conditions

  • Remote-first executive role with periodic travel for leadership meetings, planning sessions, and reviews.

  • High-visibility position with accountability for enterprise financial performance.

  • Collaboration across multiple time zones and cross-functional leadership teams.

  • Performance-driven environment focused on strategic clarity and execution excellence.

Job Function

  • Enterprise financial leadership and strategy

  • Business performance management and forecasting

  • Capital allocation and investment evaluation

  • Executive financial advisory and governance

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $370,000 – $425,000

  • Annual executive performance bonus

  • Long-term incentive opportunities (LTIP or performance-based awards)

  • Comprehensive executive benefits package including:

    • Health, dental, vision & wellness programs

    • Retirement plan participation

    • Paid time off with remote flexibility

    • Executive leadership development and coaching

    • Mental health & wellbeing resources

    • Remote-work technology support

Why Join Us

  • Influence enterprise-level financial and strategic decisions with direct executive visibility.

  • Partner with senior leaders to shape long-term business performance and growth.

  • Operate in a modern, data-driven environment where finance is central to strategy.

  • Lead high-impact initiatives that drive operational and financial outcomes.

  • Strong pathways into Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, or broader executive leadership roles.