Director, FP&A
Carbon - Sunnyvale, CA
Hiring: Director, FP&A Company: Carbon Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:56:17 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, R About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or investment banking, with at least 2+ years in a management or leadership capacity. Required Skills: •Strategic Planning & Board Reporting: 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. •Revenue & Cash Flow Modeling: 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. •Systems & Process Optimization: Spearhead the ongoing implementation, administration, and optimization of our financial planning software (Drivetrain) to automate workflows, streamline data inputs, and enhance reporting capabilities. •Business Performance & Analytics: 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. •Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop the FP&A team (currently one direct report), conducting regular personnel reviews, guiding professional development, and fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. •Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a trusted financial advisor to department heads, helping them understand their budgets, track variances, and make ROI-driven decisions. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative field. •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. •MBA degree from an accredited institution •CPA designation •Demonstrated success in successfully leading a financial software implementation or transition from end to end. •Deep expertise in data query logic, dashboard creation, and BI tools. •You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Compensation: •$240,800 - $361,200 / year •Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!