Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

4 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Substack Full time
About Us

Substack is revolutionizing the way writers and creators connect with their audiences, with over 3 million paid subscriptions to its platform.

We're driving a paradigm shift in the media landscape, empowering creators to build sustainable businesses.

About the Role

We're seeking a seasoned finance leader to join our team as the Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance.

In this critical role, you'll partner with our leadership team to drive financial planning, analysis, and strategic forecasting.

You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models, providing insights on business performance, and guiding financial decision-making.

This is a key position for ensuring Substack scales efficiently and drives sustainable growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
  2. Own the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning
  3. Develop and maintain financial models that provide comprehensive insights into business performance
  4. Partner with department heads to provide financial guidance, ensuring alignment of financial goals with business strategies
  5. Drive variance analysis to ensure accountability and understanding of financial outcomes against plan
  6. Strategic Finance
  7. Provide thought leadership on growth initiatives, resource allocation, and capital efficiency
  8. Lead scenario analysis and financial modeling to support key decisions, including M&A, partnerships, and new product launches
  9. Collaborate closely with the business and product teams to analyze the financial impact of new features and services
  10. Provide ongoing analysis of competitive positioning and market opportunities
  11. Reporting and Insights
  12. Develop and enhance management reporting to provide key stakeholders with actionable insights
  13. Prepare materials and present financial results, forecasts, and strategic insights to the leadership team
  14. Partner with the accounting team to ensure the integrity of financial results and adherence to financial controls
  15. Cross-functional Collaboration
  16. Work closely with operations, marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure that financial strategies are integrated into all aspects of the business
  17. Support fundraising activities, including preparation for potential future rounds, working closely with the CFO and external stakeholders
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or investment banking with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Experience at a high-growth tech company, preferably in consumer SaaS or Marketplace platforms
  • Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights
  • Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership to drive financial and strategic outcomes
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy

We're seeking a talented individual who shares our passion for enabling independent expression and building a better business model for creators.



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