Senior Finance Manager, R&D

Overview

The organization is seeking a motivated, experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead finance for its R&D organization. This role drives financial planning, analysis, and reporting for R&D, including software development costs and the cost of goods sold associated with running the products. The position will influence strategic decisions across the business through close partnership with engineering and product leadership to improve visibility into performance and ensure resources are invested effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance support for R&D departments, including annual planning, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and analysis; partner with engineering and product stakeholders to build accurate, insightful financial plans.
• Own the P&L process and analysis for R&D functions, including headcount, cost of goods sold (including infrastructure and hosting spend), and other operating expenses.
• Drive coordinated headcount and resource planning to keep engineering investment aligned with product roadmaps and company priorities.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership, providing clear, actionable recommendations.
• Partner with engineering and platform teams on cost of goods sold analysis to identify opportunities to manage cost as the business scales.
• Partner with corporate FP&A on the long-range planning model, supporting cross-functional communication and updates on key drivers.
• Develop repeatable business, operational, and financial processes that key partners understand and can use.
• Mentor a senior analyst and build a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects with financial modeling, analysis, and recommendations.
• Identify manual workflows worth automating and build AI-driven process improvements across R&D finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or CPA is preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in FP&A, Engineering Finance, or a related field, ideally in high-growth SaaS.
• Experience partnering with engineering or product teams, and familiarity with cloud infrastructure cost drivers is a plus.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role with demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $150K - $180K
• Competitive compensation and participation in an ownership program for all full-time employees
• Flexible work culture (remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team, and location)
• Generous time off, including local holidays and an annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December (teams step back and recharge based on departmental needs)
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement
• Technology and tools needed to do the best work
• Employee recognition program: Motivosity

Location

Remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration options vary by role, team, and location.

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer; complies with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where it operates.
• Background check required as part of the hiring process.
• Identity verification measures may be used; candidates may be asked to verify legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address in accordance with local data privacy laws.
• Misrepresentation of personal or professional information may result in disqualification.