Director, FP&A Sunnyvale, California, United States
About the role
The Finance & Accounting team at Carbon acts as the strategic engine of the company, driving sustainable growth through data-backed insights, rigorous financial planning, and operational excellence. We are a highly collaborative, forward-thinking group dedicated to equipping leadership with the visibility needed to scale the business efficiently. We are critical to processes at the company related to Go-To-Market, Operations, and R&D.
Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly re-forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.
Prepare comprehensive financial packages, narratives, and forecast updates for the Board of Directors (BOD) and executive leadership.
Own and refine complex revenue models, pipeline conversion assumptions, and scenario planning.
Partner with business unit leaders to align top-line targets with operational capacity.
Spearhead the ongoing implementation, administration, and optimization of our financial planning software (Drivetrain) to automate workflows, streamline data inputs, and enhance reporting capabilities.
Oversee the delivery of quarterly metrics reporting and routine Business Review packages.
Ensure data integrity during month-end/quarter-end close processes in partnership with the Accounting team.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to department heads, helping them understand their budgets, track variances, and make ROI-driven decisions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative field.
8+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or investment banking, with at least 2+ years in a management or leadership capacity.
Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting Board-level financial materials and executive dashboards.
Advanced financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of full three-statement financial modeling, revenue forecasting, and unit economics.
Hands-on experience administering and building models within modern Corporate Performance Management (CPM) tools (e.g., Anaplan, Pigment, Drivetrain, or similar).
Exceptional communication and translation skills; ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable narratives for non-financial stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA degree from an accredited institution
CPA designation
Proven track record of successfully leading a financial software implementation or transition from end to end.
Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong ability to manage through ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Deep expertise in data query logic, dashboard creation, and BI tools.
Benefits
Note: This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA and you will be expected to be in-office 3 days per week.
Pay
The compensation bracket for this position is $240,800 - $361,200 per year. In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $301,000, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.
Schedule
This role is hybrid 3 days a week (typically Tues - Thurs) and will be in our Santa Clara, CA office.