Head of Strategic Finance

Our healthcare system is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the U.S. Every year, over 50 million Americans suffer adverse financial consequences as a result of seeking care, from lower credit scores to garnished wages. The challenge is only getting worse, as high deductible health plans are the fastest growing plan design in the U.S.

Cedar’s mission is to leverage data science, smart product design and personalization to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. Today, healthcare providers still engage with its consumers in a “one-size-fits-all” approach; and Cedar is excited to leverage consumer best practices to deliver a superior experience.

The Role

Cedar, the leading healthcare financial experience platform, is entering its next phase of growth as a scaled, multi-product healthtech company. 

We are hiring a Head of Strategic Finance to serve as a senior strategic partner to the CFO, CEO, and executive team—owning enterprise-level financial strategy, commercial and product finance, and corporate development initiatives.

This role is responsible for helping Cedar make high-leverage, irreversible decisions—where we invest, how we scale, and how we execute against our long-term plan. The ideal candidate combines deep strategic finance judgment with strong executive presence and the ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.

The person will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will serve on the Cedar Senior Leadership Team. In this capacity, this role is expected to be a thought leader on topics that impact all teams in the organization.

Responsibilities: 

Strategic Finance & Enterprise Planning

• Own Cedar’s financial planning, scenario modeling, and capital allocation frameworks.
• Oversee the development of the company’s multi-scenario top-line plan 
• Lead complex modeling and analysis to support executive and Board-level decisions.
• Support the development of and operationalization of pricing for all Cedar products. 
• Oversee the development of preparing business cases for new products & partnerships 
• Help lead and support Deal Desk operations and strategy for the Finance team
• Partner with the Commercial Strategy and Product teams to manage the financial and business performance of the Cedar product suite. 
• Partner closely with the CFO to define financial strategy aligned to product expansion, growth priorities, and profitability goals.

Corporate Development & Strategic Initiatives

• Evaluate potential M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments—from initial assessment through diligence and execution (as applicable).
• Develop and maintain Cedar’s corporate development thesis and evaluation framework to ensure strategic alignment.
• Lead the development of and manage workstreams for any due diligence efforts
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and functional leaders on integration planning when relevant.

Executive Influence & Decision Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, bringing clarity, tradeoffs, and recommendations—not just analysis.
• Prepare materials and insights for Board and investor discussions.
• Act as a thought partner to Finance, Product, GTM, etc on high-impact initiatives.
• Influence decisions across the company using credibility and judgment.

Team & Capability Building

• Mentor and develop team members as the function grows.
• Build and evolve strategic finance capabilities as Cedar scales.
• Define processes, tools, and operating cadence that raise the bar on strategic rigor.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience across strategic finance, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or operating roles in high-growth environments.
• Proven track record of influencing enterprise-level decisions in a scaling company.
• Experience supporting or leading M&A, strategic partnerships, or major investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of SaaS / healthtech / fintech business models preferred.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and valuation.
• Strong strategic judgment—knowing what matters and what doesn’t.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, executive-level recommendations.
• Executive presence and comfort operating with ambiguity.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills.

Compensation Range and Benefits

• Salary Range* in CA, NY, NJ, CT, WA: $238,000 - $280,000
• Salary Range* NOT in CA, NY, NJ, CT