Head of FP&A

Higgsfield • San Francisco, CA

1d • $250,000 - $320,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a highly experienced FP&A leader to build and scale the FP&A function. This person will own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning, while partnering closely with Accounting and budget owners across the business. The ideal candidate has built FP&A processes from the ground up and has experience operating in a high-growth, scaled environment ($1B+ ARR).

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-growth SaaS, technology, AI, or another rapidly scaling business.
• Experience supporting a company through hypergrowth and/or major financing, IPO-readiness, or public-company scale.
• Experience implementing or improving FP&A systems, tooling, and automation.
• Experience developing headcount and workforce planning models in partnership with Finance and People teams.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Additional benefits and perks
• The opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside a highly experienced, fast-moving, and international team.
• Significant ownership, direct impact, and opportunities for professional growth as the company scales.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed