Director of FP&A, 8am

• This role is ideal for an accomplished FP&A leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building scalable processes, and brings a blend of analytical rigor, modeling excellence, and executive-level influence
• Experienced FP&A leader who brings a proactive, high-drive approach and thrives in a fast-moving environment
• Minimum of 5 years leading an FP&A team, with demonstrated success owning a planning function end-to-end in a high-growth or scaling SaaS environment
• Experience operating within a private equity–backed environment, including partnering on value creation initiatives and investor reporting
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to run the FP&A function independently, with light-touch oversight from senior leadership
• Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated ability to translate company strategy into financial and operational plans. Must be able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Advanced modeling and Excel expertise – recognized as a power user and exceptional at Excel-based work in forecasting, scenario planning, and analysis
• Strong financial systems acumen with experience implementing, optimizing, or administering FP&A tools, workflows, and reporting platforms
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver crisp, executive-ready insights and influence cross-functional leaders
• Experience developing, coaching, and elevating a high-performing analytics or FP&A team
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (preferred)
• Preference for candidates based in—or open to relocating to—Austin, TX

Desirable

• 8am is seeking a strategic, people-centered Director, FP&A to lead our financial planning discipline and shape how we allocate capital, assess performance, and plan for long-term growth
• In this role, you will lead a team to drive forecasting, budgeting, performance insights, and financial strategy across a diverse, rapidly scaling portfolio of products
• You will partner closely with leaders across Finance, Accounting, Operations, Product, GTM, and Executive Leadership to deliver financial clarity, operational alignment, and forward-looking analysis that informs high-impact decision-making
• You will set the bar for analytical accuracy and strategic insight while developing systems, frameworks, and rhythms that elevate the planning function across 8am
• Lead a team of FP&A professionals, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and performance reporting
• Translate company strategy into financial outcomes, insights, and recommendations that support executive decision-making
• Own the company’s financial models that drive the planning function and shape executive decision making
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accuracy of financial data, alignment on accrual-based forecasting, and integrity across financial processes
• Develop and enhance KPI frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools that measure performance and highlight drivers of growth and efficiency
• Own and optimize financial systems, tools, and workflows to ensure data accuracy, automation, and scalability
• Support Board reporting, investor communications, and PE-backed reporting requirements with crisp, insight-rich analysis
• Develop FP&A talent through coaching, clear expectations, and a culture of analytical rigor - elevating the team’s capability to partner strategically with business leaders
• Operate with a builder’s mindset, continuously improving processes, strengthening insights, and elevating financial planning across 8am