Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

About the Role

You are an analytical and entrepreneurial finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You enjoy getting deep into the numbers but also understand how to distill insights for strategic impact. You’ve operated at the intersection of modeling, decision-making, and leadership—and you're excited to level up the role of Finance in a scaling SaaS business.

Mission

We are seeking an entrepreneurial Director of FP&A to help drive Canary’s next phase of growth. This individual will be responsible for owning company-wide planning and building financial reporting infrastructure. The Director will act as a strategic partner to Leadership delivering insights that shape decision-making across the business.

Responsibilities

• Drive annual and quarterly planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across all departments
• Develop framework for conducting a comprehensive understanding of financial performance against budgets and ongoing forecasts
• Maintain dynamic operating models, forecasts and dashboards to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning
• Execute monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders
• Strengthen financial reporting infrastructure and collaborate cross-functionally to improve tools, systems, and data integrity

Qualifications

• Strategic FP&A leader with experience owning company-wide planning and reporting cadences
• 8-10 years of work experience across a high-growth SaaS environment
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting and financial analysis
• Demonstrated experience in leading small, agile teams while balancing IC responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models, metrics, and reporting
• Proficiency in financial systems / language
• Track record of involvement in capital raises, direct investments, or M&A
• Investment Banking or Private Equity experience is a plus
• International experience is a plus

Compensation

Target cash compensation ranges from $195,000 - $240,000, including a fixed annual salary and a performance-based bonus paid quarterly.

This role also includes a stock option grant, subject to board approval.

Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's skill level, experience, and specific work location.