[Remote] Director of Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. We are looking for a stellar Director of Finance to join our team, who will own the FP&A function and play an important role in shaping the company’s financial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, delivering clear, data-driven insights to the CFO and the Board
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team
• 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
• 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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• 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
• An MBA or CFA is preferred

Benefits

• Offers Equity
• $20K – $35K Bonus
• Offers Benefits
• 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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