Lead FP&A & Strategic Finance Analyst

TL;DR

Lead FP&A & Strategic Finance Analyst: Own FP&A planning and analytics for headcount, departmental spend, and GTM performance with an accent on forecasting, variance analysis, and commission/incentive plan modeling. Focus on building trusted models and recurring reporting, partnering with Sales/Marketing/Customer Success, and using SQL and AI tools to deliver accurate decision support in a scaling environment.

Company

hirify.global (formerly Timescale) builds a fast PostgreSQL platform for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads.

What you will do

• Own FP&A planning and operating rhythms, including headcount forecasting and hiring budget tracking.
• Run departmental budgeting processes: planning, forecasting, reporting, and budget-vs-actual variance analysis.
• Monitor operating budgets, identify risks vs. plan, assess ROI of spend, and drive follow-up actions with stakeholders.
• Build trusted models, spreadsheets, and recurring reporting leaders can use for decisions.
• Drive GTM analytics and partnership: pipeline visibility, forecasting accuracy, KPI frameworks, and commission/incentive plan administration.
• Use AI tools to accelerate analysis/reporting workflows while validating data via SQL and producing clear slide-based communication.

Requirements

• Location: Remote and open to candidates based in the United States, with strong preference for Eastern or Central time zones.
• Strong FP&A fundamentals: forecasting, headcount planning, variance analysis, operating expense management, and financial modeling.
• Experience supporting go-to-market organizations with pipeline analysis, forecasting, KPI reporting, sales productivity analysis, and commission/incentive plan administration.
• Comfort working with raw data and independently pulling/validating/analyzing data using SQL.
• Ability to connect operational metrics to financial outcomes and clearly explain what changed, why, and what to do next.
• Strong communication skills, including creating clear Google and PowerPoint slides.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote opportunities (US-based employees noted for premium insurance options).
• Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave.
• Fridays off in August.
• Stock options for long-term growth and a monthly WiFi stipend.
• Professional development and educational resources.

Hiring process

• Application review and shortlisting based on relevant skills and experience.
• Rigorous interview process with a high bar and multiple team-member conversations.
• Clear and timely communication throughout the candidate journey.

Salary: $150,000–$165,000 USD base range (final compensation may include equity, bonus, and benefits).