VP Finance
Directeam · Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- On site
- Full-time
- ₪1,200,000 / year
- Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Job highlights
- Lead global finance function from scratch.
- Own strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
- Partner directly with CEO and leadership.
- Leverage AI for financial automation and efficiency.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
About the role
About Directeam
Directeam empowers startups to scale AWS efficiently through our premier FinOps ecosystem. We combine our flagship automated savings engine, Sombrero Savings, with our latest breakthrough: a Real-Time AI FinOps Agent. As a top-tier AI-Native AWS Partner, we don’t just manage costs, we provide a strategic advantage that converts cloud waste into business runway.
Our innovation is delivering massive market impact. Our AI-backed service has already been adopted by our client base, delivering an average monthly cost reduction of over 30%. This innovation uniquely positions us as the dominant cloud optimization partner.
About the Role
We are hiring a VP Finance to build and lead a world-class finance function as we scale. This is a high-impact leadership role, owning all financial aspects of the business - from strategic planning to day-to-day execution. You’ll partner closely with the CEO, shape financial processes from the ground up, drive efficiency with AI, and prepare the company for long-term growth and global scale.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Own company-wide cash flow management, P&L, and balance sheet.
- Drive profitability and efficiency across the business as a core advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
- Partner with AWS on cost structure, incentives, and FinOps strategy.
- Oversee bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and regulatory compliance (IL + global).
- Manage customer billing, AWS usage reconciliation, and collections.
- Own audit readiness, monthly close, and reporting accuracy.
- Implement and improve financial systems (ERP, accounting, billing).
- Lead automation projects for invoicing, reporting, and forecasting, leveraging tools such as Zapier/Make to optimize repetitive processes.
- Ensure data visibility and consistency reporting across the business.
- Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team.
- Develop FP&A capabilities to support data-driven decision-making.
- Support GTM, operations, and Engineering teams on finance matters.
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with relevant academic degrees.
- 8+ years in senior finance roles, including team leadership in fast-scaling tech, SaaS, or cloud companies (Big 4 background preferred).
- Strong track record with financial modeling, budgeting, and strategy.
- Deep understanding of Israeli tax and global finance practices.
- Hands-on experience with ERPs (NetSuite, Priority), Excel, and automation tools.
- Proven track record working with C-level executives and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, strategic thinking capabilities, and the ability to execute tasks hands-on effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Fluent in Hebrew and English - both written and spoken.
- Familiar with FinOps principles and AWS billing/incentive structures.
Why Join Us?
- Shape a global finance function. Play a key role in building the financial backbone of a company already on the path to global growth.
- Build from the ground up! This is a rare opportunity to create structure from scratch - owning systems, processes, policies, and financial infrastructure at scale.
- There is room to grow with us - this is a chance to lead and evolve with the company.
- High-impact, strategic role, work directly with the CEO and executive team to influence company-wide strategy, growth, and profitability.
- Drive efficiency and innovation by leveraging AI tools and financial automation platforms.
- Tackle real complexity, engage with international operations, transfer pricing, and nuanced billing/partner models across regions.
- Build and lead your team. Manage a Senior Bookkeeper and eventually grow a full finance department under your leadership.
Our office is located at Beit Gibor Sport Tower, Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv Savidor Central railway station.
Key skills/competency
- VP Finance
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- P&L Management
- Balance Sheet
- Profitability
- Efficiency
Skills & topics
- VP Finance
- Finance Leadership
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- P&L
- SaaS
- Cloud
- FinOps
- AWS
- ERP
- Automation
- CPA
- Team Leadership
- Scale-up
- Startup Finance
- Israeli Tax
- Global Finance
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your CPA, 8+ years in fast-scaling tech/SaaS, and experience with ERPs and automation tools. Quantify achievements in financial modeling, budgeting, and P&L management.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience building and managing finance teams, working with C-level executives, and driving financial strategy in a growth environment.
- Demonstrate FinOps knowledge: Include any experience with AWS billing, incentive structures, and FinOps principles to align with Directeam's core business.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss financial modeling, Israeli/global tax, ERP implementation, and your leadership approach. Highlight your fluency in Hebrew and English.
Technical preparation
Master financial modeling and forecasting techniques.,Gain expertise in ERP systems like NetSuite/Priority.,Familiarize with automation tools (Zapier/Make).,Understand AWS billing and FinOps principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe building a finance function from scratch.,How would you partner with a CEO on strategy?,Share an example of driving financial efficiency.,Discuss leading and mentoring a finance team.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the VP Finance at Directeam?
- The VP Finance at Directeam will lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Key duties include managing cash flow, P&L, and balance sheet, driving profitability, overseeing compliance (tax, payroll, regulatory), managing customer billing and collections, and implementing/improving financial systems. You will also lead automation projects and develop FP&A capabilities.
- What qualifications are essential for the VP Finance role at Directeam?
- Directeam seeks a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a relevant academic background. Essential experience includes over 8 years in senior finance roles within fast-scaling tech, SaaS, or cloud companies, with a preference for a Big 4 background. Strong financial modeling, budgeting, strategy, and team leadership skills are critical. Familiarity with Israeli and global finance practices, ERP systems, and automation tools is also required.
- How does Directeam use AI in its finance operations?
- Directeam leverages AI significantly, both in its core product (AI FinOps Agent) and internally for finance operations. The VP Finance will lead automation projects for invoicing, reporting, and forecasting using tools like Zapier/Make to optimize repetitive tasks and drive efficiency. This focus on AI integration is a key aspect of the role.
- What is the opportunity for growth and impact in this VP Finance position?
- This role offers substantial impact and growth opportunities. You will shape a global finance function from the ground up, building systems, processes, and infrastructure. Working directly with the CEO, you'll influence company-wide strategy, growth, and profitability, and have the chance to build and lead your own finance team as the company scales.
- Is this VP Finance role remote, hybrid, or on-site?
- The job description indicates the office is located at Beit Gibor Sport Tower, Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv. While it doesn't explicitly state the work arrangement, the mention of a physical office location suggests an on-site or hybrid model is most likely for this VP Finance role.
- What is the expected compensation for the VP Finance position at Directeam?
- The job description does not specify a salary range. However, as a VP Finance role in a fast-scaling tech company based in Israel, with significant responsibilities and required qualifications, the compensation would typically be competitive and reflect senior leadership experience, likely in the range of $150,000 - $250,000 USD annually, plus equity.