[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. They are seeking a Director of Finance who will own the FP&A function and play a crucial role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, serving as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and leading financial planning efforts.ResponsibilitiesLead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, delivering clear, data-driven insights to the CFO and the BoardServe as a trusted advisor to the leadership teamServe 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 marginServe as a key partner to Sales on deal strategy and governance, guiding pricing and negotiations, approving deals, and optimizing for revenue quality and marginDevelop and maintain sophisticated dashboards tracking core business KPIs and performance metrics, driving clarity on unit economics and operational efficiencyLeverage AI and advanced analytics to improve forecasting, automate workflows, and drive scalable, insight-driven finance operationsSupport the CFO in high-stakes projects, including Board materials, executive QBR presentations, investor reporting and vendor contract managementSkillsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A and Finance Operations within both private and public company settingsStrong working knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure pricing models and services, with a clear understanding of how infrastructure and architecture decisions impact COGS and marginsHighly detail-oriented with a track record of building accurate, scalable financial models and ensuring data integrity across complex datasetsExperience applying AI-driven insights and advanced analytics to streamline financial planning, reporting, and data analysis processes, improving efficiency and decision-makingA proven ability to 'think big' regarding strategy while 'diving deep' into the granular details of a dynamic, fast-paced environmentSuperior 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 teamsAn MBA or CFA is preferredBenefitsMedical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employeesCompany contribution to your FSAFlexible Time Off - take the time you needLife Insurance, short and long term disability insurance401(k)Wellness programsAnnual professional development budgetFinancial planning and legal adviceCompany OverviewInfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, an open source time series database and platform. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://influxdata.com.