Senior Director, FP&A

Squarespace • New York City, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As Senior Director of FP&A, you will lead a high-performing finance team and serve as a strategic partner to the President and executive leadership team, shaping the company’s financial strategy, operating decisions, and long-term growth trajectory. You will own the P&L across all product lines, driving accountability, visibility, and informed decision-making across the portfolio. At the forefront of finance transformation, you will champion the evolution of FP&A through AI-enabled tools, automation, and scalable processes that modernize how we plan, analyze, and deliver insights. You will report to the Vice President of Finance & Revenue Operations and be based in our New York City headquarters.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance,or related strategic finance roles, with experience supporting complex, multi-product businesses.
• 8+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
• Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics
• Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to executives and senior-level stakeholders that drive business results
• Demonstrated experience applying intellectual curiosity to uncover insights and drive differentiated outcomes
• Experience developing and driving financial budgeting and forecasting
• Exceptional analytical and modeling skills with the ability to synthesize and analyze data to create useful information and concise analysis
• Demonstrated experience building scalable finance processes and driving operational improvements through technology, automation, and data-driven solutions
• Keen eye for detail while able to present macro trends to the highest levels of management
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and storytelling skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, creating a culture of strategic thinking, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Establish scalable FP&A practices, processes, and standards that enable the team to deliver accurate insights and meaningful business partnership
• Hire, develop and retain top talent while strengthening the capabilities required to support a growing, evolving business
• Serve as a key strategic advisor to the President, providing financial insights, recommendations, and perspectives that shape business priorities and decisions
• Partner with the executive leadership team to evaluate the financial implications of business strategies, resource allocation decisions, investments, and key growth initiatives
• Provide actionable recommendations for executive and board level audiences aimed at helping the company achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Translate complex financial and business data into clear narratives and actionable recommendations for executive and board-level audiences
• Lead preparation of executive and board-level financial presentations, including monthly performance reviews and long-range planning updates
• Support M&A activity and corporate development opportunities, providing financial analysis and due diligence to inform strategic decision-making.
• Own end-to-end P&L accountability across all product lines, driving financial performance, visibility and commercial decision-making at the portfolio level
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly rolling forecast cycle, proactively identifying risks and opportunities across each business unit
• Conduct variance analysis, scenario modeling, and profitability analysis to inform pricing, investment, and resource allocation decisions
• Establish and lead the accountability framework across the organization by partnering with product and business leaders to drive profitability, optimize investments, and support data driven decisionmaking
• Lead the evolution of FP&A through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools that improve efficiency, accuracy, and speed of insight generation
• Identify opportunities to simplify and scale financial processes while reducing manual reporting and increasing time spent on strategic analysis
• Drive consistent, scalable planning and reporting practices across the organization to enable better business decisions

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
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 7 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed