Director of FP&A

About Vercel:

Vercel’s Frontend Cloud provides the developer experience and infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. Customers like Under Armour, eBay, The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, and Zapier use Vercel to build dynamic user experiences on the web.

At Vercel, our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products and that goes hand in hand with creating an environment where you can do the best work of your life.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to lead, grow, and scale a high-performing FP&A team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this individual will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, supporting key business decisions, and ensuring our company meets its long-term goals.

The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience in FP&A or a related field, a proven track record of managing teams, and familiarity with SaaS business models.

 

What You Will Do:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing FP&A team that partners with business leaders across the organization.

• Establish best practices and processes for financial planning, analysis, and decision support.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

• Drive strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and priorities.

• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights that guide business decisions.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, including variance analysis and actionable insights.

• Establish and monitor key financial and operational metrics to drive business performance.

• Lead ad-hoc analysis to evaluate potential opportunities, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Investor Relations:

• Support all investor relations activities and cadences.

• Assist in developing & executing the investor relations strategy in collaboration with the executive team.

• Oversee the preparation of investor presentations, board decks, and other external communications to ensure consistent, transparent, and compelling messaging.

Systems & Tools:

• Partner with IT and other teams to ensure the FP&A team has the tools and technology needed for robust financial analysis.

• Continuously enhance financial models and reporting systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

 

About You:

• Experience: 6-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, or a similar role, with at least 3 years of people management experience and at least 3 years of FP&A experience.

• Industry Knowledge: SaaS or subscription-based business experience preferred.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and planning tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Adaptive Insights, Pigment, or similar). SQL or other analytic tool experience preferred, but not required

• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills and business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field

 

Benefits:

• Great compensation package and stock options.

• Inclusive Healthcare Package.

• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.

• Flexible Time Off - Flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year, and paid holidays.

• Remote Friendly - Work with teammates from different time zones across the globe.

• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $192,000 - $288,000.  This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be  adjusted based on employee location.  The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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