Senior Vice President/Vice President, Financial Planning

Overview Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,000+ employees and 24,000+ customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection. Our Culture and Impact Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, take risks, and make decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections. AI at Cvent: Leading the Future Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we’re committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn’t just a tool for us, it’s part of our DNA. We’re looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation. Throughout our interview process, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you’re excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we’d love to meet you. Senior Vice President / Vice President of FP&A Role We are seeking a FP&A leader who will be responsible for driving annual budgeting, long-range planning, and financial forecasting in close partnership with business leaders, while overseeing all financial year processes and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. This leader will play a critical role in preparing executive presentations for the Board, investors, and internal stakeholders, and shaping the business narrative alongside the CEO and CFO. In This Role, You Will: Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and financial forecasting in partnership with business leaders. Oversee financial year processes, including calendars, deadlines, and stakeholder meetings. Manage finance‑led debt transactions and ensure comprehensive project planning. Direct monthly and quarterly forecasting, performance analysis, and variance reporting to meet profitability targets. Serve as finance business partner to G&A functions and collaborate with executive leadership on financial insights, scenario modeling, and strategic decision support. Prepare and deliver executive presentations for the Board, investors, and internal stakeholders, shaping the business narrative with the CEO and CFO. Develop and maintain financial models, KPI dashboards, and real‑time business performance insights. Implement and optimize financial systems, tools, and processes, including AI strategies with measurable ROI. Consolidate and report corporate financials, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage investor and stakeholder requests proactively, especially for Blackstone and key partners. Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team, driving continuous improvement and analytical excellence. Automate processes and standard reporting to reduce manual work and turnaround times. Oversee capital and workforce planning, and partner with treasury on FX forecasting and hedging. Collaborate with Accounting, Investor Relations, Treasury, and cross‑functional teams for financial alignment. Build disciplined processes to support IPO readiness and post‑IPO guidance. Here’s What You Need: Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA strongly preferred. 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or related roles, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership capacity. Experience in a publicly traded company and/or private equity‑backed environment at $1B+ ARR/Revenue required. Deep understanding of financial planning processes, modeling, and analysis in complex, global organizations in SaaS/Software industries. Skills & Competencies Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills with a strong attention to detail. Strong people and process management skills. Excellent leadership, team management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Outstanding communication and presentation abilities; capable of translating complex financial data into clear business insights. Strong proficiency with financial systems and tools (e.g., Hyperion, Adaptive, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Excel). Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr