Opportunity for impact
The Director of FP&A is a strategic finance leader and key business partner to the CEO and executive team. This individual will own Newfire’s financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions—translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive critical business decisions. As Newfire scales, this role will be central to shaping the company’s financial narrative: from board-ready reporting to M&A modeling to long-range planning. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of FP&A will be a trusted voice at the executive table and a driving force in building the financial architecture for sustainable growth.
Role & responsibilities
• Own and manage the company’s annual operating plan (AOP) and rolling forecast processes, partnering with department leaders to build bottoms-up financial models that reflect business realities.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and executive team, supporting strategic planning, resource allocation, and business case development.
• Drive product operating excellence by conducting ROI/return analysis for product decisions and performing value stream assessments to inform roadmap prioritization.
• Establish and maintain budgeting infrastructure, including variance analysis frameworks and departmental accountability reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting tools, and data infrastructure to support scale.
• Drive ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as requested by executive leadership.
You’re a Perfect Match If You Have:
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior FP&A or corporate finance leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, bottoms-up budgeting, and multi-scenario forecasting in a high-growth environment.
• Experience building and presenting board-level financial reporting packages.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with FP&A or planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Planful, Anaplan, or similar).
• Exceptional communication and data storytelling skills—able to translate financial complexity into clear, executive-level insight.
• MBA or CFA designation.
• Background in investment banking, management consulting, or a venture-backed startup environment.
The Offer
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening. Background screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent.
