Director of Finance

InfluxData

Director of Finance leading financial planning and analysis at InfluxData. Partnering with executives to drive strategic financial decisions and optimize business performance.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, delivering clear, data-driven insights to the CFO and the Board. Drive predictability, accountability, and strategic alignment across the organization;
Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. You won't just report numbers; you'll provide the "why" behind them to influence business decisions;
Serve as the financial lead for cloud spend, partnering with Engineering and Cloud Operations to analyze cost drivers, drive optimization initiatives, manage cloud vendor contracts, and secure optimal commercial terms to improve gross margin;
Serve as a key partner to Sales on deal strategy and governance, guiding pricing and negotiations, approving deals, and optimizing for revenue quality and margin. Collaborate with Sales Leadership to design incentive-aligned compensation plans, review quotas, and drive insights on sales productivity;
Develop and maintain sophisticated dashboards tracking core business KPIs and performance metrics, driving clarity on unit economics and operational efficiency;
Leverage AI and advanced analytics to improve forecasting, automate workflows, and drive scalable, insight-driven finance operations;
Support the CFO in high-stakes projects, including Board materials, executive QBR presentations, investor reporting and vendor contract management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business. An MBA or CFA is preferred;
15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A and Finance Operations within both private and public company settings;
Strong working knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure pricing models and services, with a clear understanding of how infrastructure and architecture decisions impact COGS and margins;
Highly detail-oriented with a track record of building accurate, scalable financial models and ensuring data integrity across complex datasets;
Experience applying AI-driven insights and advanced analytics to streamline financial planning, reporting, and data analysis processes, improving efficiency and decision-making;
A proven ability to "think big" regarding strategy while "diving deep" into the granular details of a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable narratives for non-finance stakeholders, with a proven track record of partnering effectively with Sales teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees
Company contribution to your FSA
Flexible Time Off - take the time you need
Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
401(k)
Wellness programs
Annual professional development budget
Financial planning and legal advice

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planning and analysisbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingdata analysiscost optimizationvendor contract managementKPI trackingadvanced analyticsAI-driven insights

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingdetail-orientedcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingproblem-solvingnarrative translationleadershipadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBACFA