Financial Planning & Analysis Director

ZEDEDA•San Jose, CA

3h•$190,000 - $250,000

About The Position

ZEDEDA is seeking a hands-on finance leader to run its FP&A function and help shape the company’s direction. The role reports to the VP, Corporate Controller and partners with leaders across the business. The Director will own the financial plan, develop models to support major decisions, and translate financial results into clear recommendations. The position leads budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning; owns integrated financial models; analyzes SaaS metrics and business performance; and supports strategic initiatives such as fundraising, M&A, and partnerships. It also focuses on improving FP&A systems and processes, including the use of automation and AI. The base pay range is $190,000–$250,000. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now and in the future.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance.
Experience at a tech start-up company.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario-planning skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain financial insights to non-finance audiences and executives.
Resourcefulness and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced startup.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to fundraising or M&A.
MBA or CFA.
Experience with tools such as Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, or Tableau.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plan.
Own the integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow model.
Provide analysis and recommendations to drive growth and operational efficiency.
Build and maintain financial models for product launches, pricing, margins, and go-to-market investments.
Run scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess risks and opportunities.
Own key SaaS KPIs, including ARR, net revenue retention, CAC, and LTV.
Analyze revenue and spending trends to identify opportunities to grow revenue and optimize costs.
Partner with department heads and the executive team to set KPIs, track performance, and support data-driven decisions.
Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reporting on trends and variances.
Present findings to the executive team and contribute to board and investor materials.
Support fundraising, M&A, and strategic partnerships with financial projections, valuation analysis, and due diligence.
Improve FP&A tools and processes, and use automation and AI to make forecasting and modeling faster and more accurate.