Lead Financial Analyst, Investments

Squarespace • New York, NY

113d • $126,500 - $170,000

About The Position

The Squarespace finance team is looking for a highly motivated and analytical Lead Financial Analyst, Investments to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) group. This individual will serve as a key business partner across multiple functional areas, supporting core planning processes such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in financial modeling and business analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. This role is critical to driving financial discipline and supporting decision-making through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• 6-7+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance roles
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Expert-level Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with planning systems (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Insights, NetSuite)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and intellectual curiosity
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex financial topics to non-financial stakeholders
• A self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, picks things up fast, and takes initiative without waiting for direction
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of turning data into actionable insights

Responsibilities

• Lead and support financial planning processes, including monthly close, forecast cycles, and annual planning across key business areas
• Partner with various business units to understand financial performance and support strategic decision-making
• Track and forecast investment areas such as headcount, software, contracted services, and other operating expenses
• Analyze spending trends, identify risks/opportunities, and deliver insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with recruiting and people operations teams on compensation analysis and headcount planning
• Present financial results and strategic insights to business leaders and corporate finance stakeholders
• Support automation and continuous improvement efforts to enhance FP&A processes and reporting efficiency
• Maintain financial models and dashboards that help guide business performance and long-term planning

Benefits

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees