Forward Deployed Engineer - Finance

The Role

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer - Finance (FDEF) to work directly with high-growth consumer brands and architect their financial operating systems inside Drivepoint. This is a hybrid role combining advanced financial modeling, applied AI deployment, and customer-facing strategic execution.

You will embed with customers, translate messy real-world data into scalable financial architecture, and deliver measurable business impact. This is not just advisory. This is applied leverage that creates real value for real companies.

What You’ll Do

• Arcitect the Financial Operating System
• Translate channel data (Shopify, Amazon, wholesale, retail, inventory, marketing) into a clean Drivepoint architecture
• Build scalable 3-statement models, cohort models, unit economics frameworks, and scenario planning systems
• Design board-ready reporting and forecasting workflows
• Deploy Applied AI in Production
• Configure AI-driven forecasting and scenario workflows
• Structure prompts and automation flows that reduce manual FP&A work
• Increase rigor while decreasing manual effort
• Drive Strategic Outcomes
• Identify leverage opportunities (CAC payback, contribution margin expansion, working capital optimization, channel mix shifts)
• Pressure-test assumptions with sensitivity analysis
• Present insight → implication → quantified financial impact
• Operate as a Trusted Partner
• Lead structured working sessions with CFOs and founders
• Align finance, operations, and growth teams
• Own time-to-value and measurable outcomes for customers
• Create routines and systems to ensure success after you fade away
• Communicate expectations for success to end users and C-Suite

Who This Role Is For

• You likely come from: Investment banking, Private equity, Corporate finance, Strategy consulting, High-performing FP&A
• You are a top-bucket performer
• A strong financial modeler
• Actively building AI tools and systems in your 5-9 years
• Tired of static decks and fragile Excel models
• Motivated to build, not just advise
• You prefer shipping over polishing

What We’re Looking For

• Finance: Advanced financial modeling skills, Deep understanding of unit economics and working capital, Strong scenario planning and sensitivity analysis capabilities
• Data & Systems: Comfortable working with large datasets, SQL proficiency preferred, Strong systems thinking
• AI Fluency: Comfortable using LLMs in applied workflows, Understand prompt structuring and model behavior, Leveraging automation and AI-enabled workflows
• Executive Presence: Structured communicator, Ability to simplify complexity, Credible in a room with CFOs and founders

Compensation

$140,000 – $180,000 base + performance bonus + equity

Additional Details

• Location: Boston-based candidates able to join the team in our downtown office 1–2 days per week
• Funding: Venture-backed with more than $15M raised from top-tier investors
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive package including base salary + commission, unlimited PTO, 401(k), and excellent health/dental insurance