Director, FP&A

Cents

Director of FP&A at Cents guiding financial planning and analysis in a rapidly growing startup. Leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support for a tech company in the laundry industry.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and communicate complex data insights effectively to stakeholders.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisBudgeting And ForecastingFinancial ModelingCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Finance Partnering

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingPerformance ManagementInvestment AnalysisScenario PlanningData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationActionable Insights

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence ToolsData Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Corporate FinancePrivate EquityHigh-Growth EnvironmentStrategic Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the leader of the FP&A function and play a pivotal role in guiding the company’s financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making processes
Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning across all departments and at the corporate level
Serve as a strategic finance partner for Sales and Marketing, Operations, Product, and Engineering
Perform ad hoc analyses to support critical business decisions and provide transparency to the Board of Directors, private equity stakeholders, and venture investors
Co-own the corporate financial model with the CFO and take increasing responsibility for enhancing its structure, flexibility, and analytical depth over time
Partner closely with business intelligence and data teams to perform deep dives into key business and product metrics
Develop analyses, commentary, and management discussion and analysis for board presentations and monthly investor reporting
Act as the effective Head of FP&A, creating a planning and reporting function that the business can rely on with confidence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
7–10+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or a related field
Proven experience independently leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes in a high-growth or fast-paced environment
Exceptional financial modeling skills, including integrated operating models, scenario planning, and investment analysis
Strong cross-functional collaboration and business partnering experience with GTM, operations, and product or engineering teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for executives, boards, and investors
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, PE-backed environment with evolving priorities and high expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Equity
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, and disability
401(k)
Work-from-home and commuter stipends
Laundry reimbursements to support our customers' businesses
Comprehensive training, learning, and development programming
Access to hundreds of discounts and rewards from renowned vendors including deals on health & wellness, travel, dining, auto insurance, and so much more!