Finance Manager

Armada

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and business-savvy Finance Manager to partner closely with Engineering, Product, and our leadership teams to drive financial planning, investment strategy, and operational rigor across the business, with a primary focus on R&D. This role will report to the Director of Strategic Finance and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support. You will play a key role in informing how Armada allocates resources and invests in innovation. This role is remote-based on the continental US.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Product, R&D, or other technical/business functions preferred
• Strong financial modeling skills (scenario modeling, investment analysis, headcount planning)
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a high-growth environment
• Familiarity with software development cost capitalization and related accounting concepts is a plus
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Pigment, or similar) and data tools
• Advanced Excel proficiency required
• A strategic thinker who can connect technical investments to financial outcomes
• A hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity and creates structure where none exists
• A strong partner who can influence without authority and collaborate with technical teams
• A detail-oriented operator who can balance precision with speed in a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter with a bias for action and ownership
• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Engineering, Product, and other business teams
• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and relevant accounting considerations (e.g., capitalization policies)
• Partner with broader teams (GTM, RevOps, Strategic Finance) to ensure alignment across company plans
• Own financial planning for key functions, with a primary focus on R&D, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to translate technical roadmaps into financial plans
• Develop and track key metrics (e.g., cost efficiency, headcount productivity)
• Evaluate new product initiatives, infrastructure investments, and key business opportunities through detailed financial models and business cases
• Support prioritization of resources across competing initiatives
• Conduct scenario analysis to inform trade-offs between growth, cost, and operational efficiency
• Lead budgeting cycles and monthly/quarterly forecast updates for supported functions
• Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to improve cost discipline and predictability
• Partner with business leaders to track performance against financial targets
• Build scalable processes, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to support financial visibility and decision-making
• Improve visibility into spend, hiring, and investment performance
• Drive automation and tooling enhancements across FP&A systems

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level