Director, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Gruve•Edison, NJ

4d•$160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Director, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will shape Gruve’s financial strategy and support its continued growth. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting across multiple business units and countries, providing leadership with actionable insights to improve business performance and profitability. As a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, the Director translates complex financial data into recommendations, supports strategic planning and resource allocation, and establishes scalable financial planning processes. The role calls for strong analytical capabilities, sound business judgment, and experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment, along with the ability to influence decisions and align financial performance with long-term business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance, including at least 3 years leading a team.
Proven track record owning budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for a growing company.
Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets.
Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to executives and boards.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial results to non-finance leaders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a professional finance certification such as CPA or CFA.
Experience at a venture-backed technology, IT services, or SaaS company.
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency planning, especially across the US and India.
Hands-on experience with planning tools such as Adaptive, Anaplan, or Pigment and ERP systems such as NetSuite.
Experience supporting fundraising, due diligence, or M&A.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual operating plan and budget process with business unit leaders across the US, India, and APAC.
Own monthly and quarterly forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, headcount, and cash.
Build and maintain the company’s financial model, including scenario and sensitivity analysis for growth, pricing, and investment decisions.
Deliver monthly management reporting and variance analysis comparing budget, forecast, and actuals, and explain the drivers of results.
Prepare financial materials for the CFO, CEO, board of directors, and investors, including board decks and fundraising support.
Track and report bookings, revenue by business line, customer profitability, and unit economics.
Partner with sales, delivery, and engineering leaders on pricing, deal profitability, and resource planning for services and AI infrastructure offerings.
Own headcount and compensation planning with HR, including salary increase and bonus budgets.
Support multi-currency, multi-entity planning across Gruve’s international subsidiaries.
Build, lead, and mentor the FP&A team, and improve planning tools, processes, and controls as the company scales.