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VP of Finance & Corporate Development The Role The VP of Finance & Corporate Development is a high-impact, execution-oriented leader who will shape Linktree's financial strategy while building the operational excellence of our finance function. Reporting to the COO, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, partnering closely with the CEO, COO, and executive team to enable sound decision-making, disciplined investment, and sustainable growth. This is the right role for a sharp, commercially-minded finance leader who thrives in hands-on, high-growth environments. You bring deep expertise in strategic finance and corporate development, a strong grasp of SaaS and consumer internet business models, and the leadership ability to develop and scale a talented team. You are energized by building – systems, processes, and businesses – and you operate with both analytical rigor and practical judgment. We’re looking for an ambitious finance leader who has developed strong executive judgment and commercial acumen, but who is still excited by the opportunity to build, learn and grow alongside the company. You balance executive presence with humility, and are just as energised by improving a forecasting process or coaching a team member as you are by presenting to the Board. What You Will Own Strategic Finance & Corporate Planning • Drive Linktree’s long-range financial model, annual operating plan, and rolling forecasts, translating company strategy into clear financial targets and investment guardrails. • Lead scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform executive tradeoffs across growth, profitability, and capital efficiency. • Partner with the CEO and COO as a trusted strategic advisor on business model evolution, pricing strategy, monetization, margin expansion, and global expansion initiatives. • Translate strategy into practical operating rhythms, ensuring teams have clear financial targets, accountability and decision frameworks. FP&A & Business Partnership • Lead company-wide FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting. • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Growth, Operations, and G&A leaders to evaluate ROI, optimize spend, and drive disciplined investment decisions. • Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, planning processes, and management reporting to help leaders make faster, better-informed decisions. Financial Operations • Provide leadership and oversight across FinOps functions including Accounting, Controllership, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, and AR/AP — partnering with functional leads to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. • Support strong internal controls and audit readiness across jurisdictions, with an eye toward continuous improvement and scalability. • Champion process automation and systems improvements that increase reporting accuracy, reduce manual workflows, and free the team to focus on higher-value work. • Improve the speed, quality, and scalability of core finance operations, balancing strong controls with pragmatic execution. Cash Management & Treasury • Own liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and capital management, ensuring the business maintains financial flexibility while supporting growth. Corporate Development • Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic investments, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities aligned with Linktree’s long-term growth strategy. • Lead financial diligence, valuation modeling, deal structuring, and integration planning for inorganic growth initiatives. • Represent Linktree in negotiations and strategic discussions with founders, investors, and external partners. Board & Investor Reporting • Support the CEO and COO in investor engagement and Board communications, preparing high-quality materials that synthesize financial performance, risks, opportunities, and forward outlook. • Help shape Linktree’s external financial narrative with clarity and credibility. Systems & Financial Transformation • Continuously improve financial systems, tooling, and data infrastructure. Leverage automation and AI-first processes to enhance reporting speed, forecasting accuracy, and decision support capabilities. Team Leadership & Development • Build a high-performing global finance team of 10+ by developing emerging leaders, creating clear ownership, and fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement. • Lead by example, balancing strategic leadership with a willingness to roll up your sleeves alongside the team when needed. • Recruit and develop top-tier finance talent capable of supporting a rapidly evolving global organization. How you work • You combine strategic thinking with a bias for action. • You build trust through credibility, curiosity and follow-through. • You enjoy improving systems, processes and ways of working, not just maintaining them. • You know when to zoom out and when to dive into the details. • You lead through influence and collaboration. • You care deeply about developing people and building strong teams. What We Are Looking For • 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally including early-career exposure to investment banking, venture capital, or private equity, followed by senior leadership roles in strategic finance or FP&A within high-growth SaaS, consumer internet, or technology companies. • Deep fluency in subscription business models or creator economy dynamics, including core B2C SaaS metrics (ARR, retention, CAC/LTV, contribution margin, cohort analysis, etc.). • Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team, with a track record of building strong cross-functional partnerships across a fast-moving organization, while maintaining a highly collaborative, low-ego leadership style. • Demonstrated ability to operate with both executive maturity and hands-on execution, balancing strategic influence with a willingness to personally solve complex problems. • Experience across corporate development, including financial diligence, valuation modeling, and deal execution; M&A, fundraising, or capital markets experience a strong plus. • Broad familiarity with financial operations — accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and AR/AP — with the judgment to support and develop strong functional leads across those areas. • Demonstrated success in long-range planning, capital allocation, and preparing board-level financial materials in partnership with executive leadership. • Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and familiarity with modern FP&A, ERP, and BI systems (e.g., NetSuite, Hex/Looker, Ramp, etc.). • Outstanding executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations. • Entrepreneurial, ownership-driven mindset with a track record of operating effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred. Linktree is committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation package including cash, equity, and benefits. The base salary offered for this role is targeted at $320,000-$350,000 for candidates based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Final offers depend on multiple factors including location, experience, expertise, and role scope, and may vary from the range listed. P.S. If you don’t tick every box in this listing, please don’t rule yourself out. We take pride in inclusion and hiring incredible human beings with great potential over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, hit that apply button! Our Story We’re on a mission to empower anyone to curate, grow, and monetize their digital universe. We created the “link in bio” category — and we’re just getting started. From creators, artists, and entrepreneurs to global brands, we’re redefining how people connect with their communities, showcase their content and promote products — all in one link. Today, a community of 80+ million use Linktree, including icons like Adidas, TikTok, the UN Environmental Program, The NFL, Manchester United, World Central Kitchen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Selena Gomez. With 48,000 new accounts created every day, Linktree is the fastest-growing leader in our space. We’ve teamed up with some of the world’s biggest platforms including TikTok, Snap, YouTube, GoFundMe, Spotify, Google, Stripe, Reddit, Laylo, and Kajabi, to unify Linkers’ digital spaces, and we partner with retail brands Amazon, Nike, Nordstrom, Target, Sephora, Vuori, and more to share products they love. We’re a tight-knit, passionate team building best-in-class tools that make online presence simple, powerful, and yours. If you're excited by the idea of shaping a new category, setting the standard, and making space for everyone to be seen and succeed, we’d love to meet you. Where and How We Work We're a global, diverse team spread across continents with offices in London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, and San Francisco. We work together flexibly and you can choose the setup that works best for you: fully remote or a hybrid mix of office and home. We offer autonomy in how you structure your days and weeks. While we’re mindful of time zones and occasionally collaborate outside the typical 9–5, we lean into async work to keep things flowing. Our culture is family-friendly and Zoom-casual where kids, pets, and delivery drivers are welcome. How we’ll help you thrive Our approach to benefits considers the whole person and the unique contributions they bring to Linktree. We want the experience at Linktree to be one that enables people to truly thrive so we can Go Further Together (one of our values). Some ways we support you: • An annual wellbeing allowance to use on things like (but not limited to) fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office set-up - the choice is yours! • 100% coverage (and 80% for your dependents) of your monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for US-based employees. • Employer contribution towards your retirement. • Generous time off for vacation, holidays, parental leave, volunteer time, and other categories. • Employee stock option program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success. At Linktree, we believe in promoting a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all team members have a sense of belonging. Linktree welcomes all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience. If you require accommodations to fully participate in our opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach us at talent@linktr.ee – your needs are important to us.

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VP of Finance & Corporate Development
What You Will Own
Strategic Finance & Corporate Planning
Drive Linktree’s long-range financial model, annual operating plan, and rolling forecasts, translating company strategy into clear financial targets and investment guardrails.
Lead scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform executive tradeoffs across growth, profitability, and capital efficiency.
Partner with the CEO and COO as a trusted strategic advisor on business model evolution, pricing strategy, monetization, margin expansion, and global expansion initiatives.
Translate strategy into practical operating rhythms, ensuring teams have clear financial targets, accountability and decision frameworks.
FP&A & Business Partnership
Lead company-wide FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Growth, Operations, and G&A leaders to evaluate ROI, optimize spend, and drive disciplined investment decisions.
Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, planning processes, and management reporting to help leaders make faster, better-informed decisions.
Financial Operations
Support strong internal controls and audit readiness across jurisdictions, with an eye toward continuous improvement and scalability.
Champion process automation and systems improvements that increase reporting accuracy, reduce manual workflows, and free the team to focus on higher-value work.
Improve the speed, quality, and scalability of core finance operations, balancing strong controls with pragmatic execution.
Cash Management & Treasury
Own liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and capital management, ensuring the business maintains financial flexibility while supporting growth.
Corporate Development
Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic investments, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities aligned with Linktree’s long-term growth strategy.
Lead financial diligence, valuation modeling, deal structuring, and integration planning for inorganic growth initiatives.
Represent Linktree in negotiations and strategic discussions with founders, investors, and external partners.
Board & Investor Reporting
Support the CEO and COO in investor engagement and Board communications, preparing high-quality materials that synthesize financial performance, risks, opportunities, and forward outlook.

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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.

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