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Head of Finance

H1

H1

Accounting & Finance
New York, NY, USA
USD 230k-260k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 2, 2025
At H1, we believe access to the best healthcare information is a basic human right. Our mission is to provide a platform that can optimally inform every doctor interaction globally. This promotes health equity and builds needed trust in healthcare systems. To accomplish this our teams harness the power of data and AI-technology to unlock groundbreaking medical insights and convert those insights into action that result in optimal patient outcomes and accelerates an equitable and inclusive drug development lifecycle. Visit h1.co to learn more about us.
The Finance team plays a crucial role in creating that future. It is our role to serve as a liaison between H1’s Commercial & Technical teams to oversee issues related to financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and planning, as well as resource prioritization and business management. With a deep understanding of the business levers underlying the operations of our Infrastructure team, this team is responsible for helping the business to drive toward clear and effective decisions which are critical to the success of the Company.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AT H1
We are seeking a Head of Finance to serve as a key member of our executive leadership team. This individual will own financial planning and analysis while managing a global finance organization that includes accounting, controllership, and compliance. The Head of Finance will play a critical role in shaping strategy, supporting M&A evaluation, and ensuring financial discipline as we continue to expand.
Financial Strategy & FP&A:
- Lead strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to guide decision-making across the business
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to evaluate growth opportunities, including new markets, product lines, and M&A activity
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and metrics to measure business performance and provide actionable insights
M&A & Capital Planning:
- Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and integration support for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships
- Partner with the CEO and Board on fundraising strategy, investor relations, and capital allocation
Finance Operations & Leadership:
- Manage and mentor a global finance team, including a Controller and accounting staff across the US and India
- Ensure compliance with international financial, tax, and regulatory requirements (US, UK, India)
- Oversee budgeting, reporting, and controls to support scalable operations
Executive Leadership:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors
- Translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations
- Contribute to company-wide strategy and help drive cross-functional alignment
REQUIREMENTS
- 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles in high-growth SaaS or technology companies
- Deep expertise in FP&A, strategic finance, and M&A modeling in scaling SaaS companies
- Experience managing a global finance organization, including accounting/controllership functions
- Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, scaling environment with international entities
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Hands-on and strategic, comfortable rolling up your sleeves while also setting long-term direction
Not meeting all the requirements but still feel like you’d be a great fit? Tell us how you can contribute to our team in a cover letter!
COMPENSATION
This role pays $230,000 to $260,000 per year, based on experience, in addition to stock options.
Anticipated role close date: 11/01/2025
H1 OFFERS
- Full suite of health insurance options, in addition to generous paid time off
- Pre-planned company-wide wellness holidays
- Retirement options
- Health & charitable donation stipends
- Impactful Business Resource Groups
- Flexible work hours & the opportunity to work from anywhere
- The opportunity to work with leading biotech and life sciences companies in an innovative industry with a mission to improve healthcare around the globe
H1 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
H1 is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to your recruiter once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.