Head of FP&A
Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area, USA)$250k - $320kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
FP&A leader to build and scale the FP&A function in a high-growth AI company, owning budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning while partnering with Accounting and budget owners across the business.
Responsibilities
- Own the company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Build the FP&A function, processes, reporting, and operating cadence from the ground up.
- Lead monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual and variance analysis, identifying key drivers and translating them into actionable insights.
- Partner directly with functional leaders and budget owners on headcount, spend, investment decisions, and ongoing budget management.
- Work closely with Accounting to ensure actuals, accruals, and financial reporting are accurate and appropriately reflected in forecasts.
- Develop scalable financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operating decisions.
- Establish clear financial KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership.
- Improve forecasting accuracy and create greater visibility into business performance as the company scales.
- Bring structure and financial discipline without creating unnecessary process or slowing down the business.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive FP&A, strategic finance, or related financial planning experience.
- Deep, hands-on experience owning budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience building or significantly scaling an FP&A function, rather than only operating within an established process.
- Experience at a company operating at significant scale, ideally $1B+ ARR/revenue.
- Strong partnership experience with Accounting and cross-functional budget owners.
- Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, rapidly changing environment.
- Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence senior leaders.
Skills
Required:Budgeting and forecastingFinancial modelingCross-functional partnershipExecutive communication
Benefits
- Base Salary: $250,000 - $320,000
- Bonus eligible with discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity via stock option program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Additional benefits and perks
- Ambitious AI product projects, international team
- Significant ownership and opportunities for professional growth
Last updated Oct 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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