Overview
This role involves serving as the primary strategic finance partner for a high-growth software organization focused on computer vision and artificial intelligence tools. The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) expert will own the planning, forecasting, and analytical infrastructure that supports decision-making as the company scales. This position requires close collaboration with department leads and providing the executive team and Board with insights to manage growth, allocate capital, and meet targets.
Responsibilities
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly re-forecasting, and long-range planning processes to align financial outcomes with business strategy
- Build and maintain consolidated operating models and driver-based financial models covering revenue, operating expenses, headcount, and cash flow
- Partner with department leaders to manage budgets, understand analytical needs, and identify efficiency opportunities
- Conduct monthly close reviews including budget vs. actual analysis, variance explanations, and clear narrative reporting for executive leadership
- Track and report SaaS and operational KPIs such as ARR, NRR, CAC payback, magic number, and operating margins, providing insights behind the metrics
- Prepare materials for Board, investors, and executives including quarterly Board decks, operating reviews, and ad-hoc strategic analyses
- Perform scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and unit economics work to support capital allocation, pricing, and headcount decisions
- Enhance FP&A technology stack and processes by improving data quality, automating reporting, and reducing planning and forecasting cycle times
- Support strategic finance projects such as capital raises, M&A diligence, pricing analysis, and other ad-hoc leadership requests
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting, with experience in a high-growth software company
- Expert financial modeling skills, capable of building complex, dynamic, driver-based models from scratch with strong opinions on model structure, auditability, and clarity
- Deep fluency in SaaS metrics and unit economics
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting fundamentals and their connection to FP&A outputs
- Proven ability to partner with non-finance leaders to understand their functions and improve decision-making through analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to and engaging with executive teams and Boards
- High ownership and bias toward action; able to define and drive outcomes independently in a developing process and systems environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at a venture-backed software company between Series B and IPO scale
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or FPAC certification
- Familiarity with FP&A planning tools and business intelligence platforms
- SQL proficiency and experience working directly with data in BigQuery, Snowflake, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting capital raises, Board reporting, and M&A diligence
- Knowledge of product-led growth (PLG) and developer-first business models, professional services revenue, or hardware-software hybrid economics
Compensation & Benefits
- Target salary range: $150,000 - $190,000
- $4,000 annual travel stipend to work alongside team members anywhere
- $350 monthly productivity stipend for work environment enhancements such as high-speed internet or co-working spaces
- $350 monthly stipend for AI tools
- $150 monthly team lunch stipend
- $500 one-time home office setup stipend
- Health insurance coverage up to 100% for employee and dependents
- Equity participation in the company
Location
The organization operates a distributed workforce across the US and Europe, with hubs in New York City and San Francisco and plans to expand to additional cities. Employees may work remotely, from company hubs, co-working spaces, or home offices. A relocation bonus is available for those moving to a hub location. A $4,000 annual travel stipend supports in-person collaboration opportunities.
Interview Process
- Application review including LinkedIn and relevant contributions
- Initial meetings: 30-minute session with hiring manager, two 30-minute sessions with team members
- Technical assessment (if applicable)
- Follow-up 30-minute meeting with hiring manager to discuss 30/60/90 day plan and questions
- Final 30-minute culture discussion with Head of Operations
Additional conversations can be arranged upon request.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.