Lead FP&A & Strategic Finance Analyst

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Posted Jun 18, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$150K – $165K/yr

Overview

This role is for a Lead FP&A & Strategic Finance Analyst focused on partnering with the Head of Strategic Finance and Go-To-Market (GTM) leadership teams. The position involves deep analytical work to understand business performance, drive planning and forecasting, and support decision-making across departments, especially GTM functions.

The role is remote and open to candidates based in the United States, with a strong preference for those in Eastern or Central time zones to facilitate collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Own core FP&A planning and operating rhythms, including:

    • Headcount forecasting and hiring budget tracking across the business.
    • Supporting and improving departmental budgeting processes: planning, forecasting, reporting, and budget-versus-actual analysis.
    • Monitoring departmental operating budgets, identifying risks and variances, understanding ROI of spend, and driving follow-up actions.
    • Building trusted financial models, spreadsheets, and recurring reports for leadership decision-making.
    • Creating scalable planning processes to improve visibility, accountability, and decision quality.
  • Drive GTM analytics and business partnership by:

    • Collaborating with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing leadership to improve pipeline visibility, forecasting accuracy, and overall GTM performance.
    • Designing, administering, and calculating commission and incentive plans for GTM teams, maintaining accurate payouts and scalable compensation processes.
    • Developing reporting, dashboards, and KPI frameworks to track revenue performance, identify trends, and support operational and strategic decisions.
  • Build scalable finance systems, reporting, and decision support by:

    • Utilizing AI tools to enhance speed, quality, and scalability of analysis and reporting while ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
    • Independently pulling and validating data using SQL.
    • Creating clear and digestible spreadsheets, models, and presentations using Google Sheets and PowerPoint.

Requirements

  • Strong FP&A and analytical fundamentals, including forecasting, headcount planning, variance analysis, operating expense management, and financial modeling.
  • Experience supporting go-to-market organizations through pipeline analysis, forecasting, KPI reporting, sales productivity analysis, and commission or incentive plan administration.
  • Proficiency working directly with raw data, including pulling, validating, and analyzing data using SQL.
  • Ability to connect operational metrics to financial outcomes and clearly communicate changes, causes, and recommended actions.
  • Deep curiosity and a drive to investigate beyond surface-level explanations.
  • Skill in building accurate, digestible, and trusted spreadsheets, models, dashboards, and presentations.
  • Comfortable partnering with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Finance to drive accountability and support decision-making.
  • Strong judgment in using AI tools to accelerate analysis without compromising accuracy or context.
  • Ability to thrive in high-growth, ambiguous environments where systems and processes are evolving.
  • Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a scaling or high-growth company environment.
  • Familiarity with building scalable financial planning processes.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $150,000–$165,000 USD, final compensation based on experience, location, skills, and interview performance.
  • Potential additional compensation including equity, bonus, and benefits depending on eligibility.
  • Flexible paid time off and comprehensive family leave.
  • Fridays off during August.
  • Fully remote work opportunities.
  • Stock options for long-term growth.
  • Monthly WiFi stipend.
  • Professional development and educational resources.
  • Premium insurance options for US-based employees and their families.

Location

  • Remote within the United States.
  • Strong preference for candidates in Eastern or Central time zones to support collaboration with business partners.

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