📈 Forward Deployed Finance Partner
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for digital finance specialists continues to rise, companies like Runway are at the forefront of innovation. With a growing need for professionals who can navigate financial models and scenario analysis, this role stands out in the remote job market. The ability to work with tools like HubSpot and Notion is highly valued, and candidates with experience in SaaS onboarding or FP&A roles are in high demand. According to recent statistics, the demand for paid media specialists grew significantly in 2025, and this trend is expected to continue. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the importance of exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities in this role.
Job Description
About the Role
The Forward Deployed Finance Partner role is a unique opportunity to work with a collaborative business planning platform designed to make business intuitively understandable for everyone. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading customers through implementation, onboarding, and adoption, ensuring their success from setup through scale. The role entails working closely with internal product and success teams to continuously improve the onboarding experience and driving outcomes like time-to-value, customer retention, and user independence.The team at Runway is committed to creating a platform that brings clarity and context to business operations for all teams, not just finance. With a strong focus on collaboration and alignment, the company aims to make business accessible and understandable to everyone. As a Forward Deployed Finance Partner, you will be an integral part of this mission, working with world-class companies like AngelList, Superhuman, and Stability.AI to help them run their businesses more efficiently.
The role is based in North America, and as a remote-first company, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, the company also values face-time and solves hard problems together, with quarterly meetings in the San Francisco office and offices in other locations.
What You Will Do
- Lead customers through implementation, onboarding, and adoption, ensuring their success from setup through scale
- Conduct high-impact customer sessions, including hands-on modeling and training calls
- Build and refine financial models, including forecasts, balance sheets, income statements, and scenario analyses
- Partner with internal product and success teams to continuously improve the onboarding experience
- Measure and drive outcomes like time-to-value, customer retention, and user independence
- Work with customers to understand their business needs and provide tailored solutions
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify new business opportunities
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's products and services
- Provide exceptional customer service and support
What We Are Looking For
- Finance and technical expertise, with a deep understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Experience working with SQL and structured data
- Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, Notion, and Runway
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
- A problem-solving mindset with strong analytical instincts
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
- Experience in SaaS onboarding, consulting, or FP&A roles
- Strong understanding of business operations and financial planning
Nice to Have
- Experience working with design tools like Figma
- Familiarity with programming languages like Python or JavaScript
- Certification in financial planning or analysis
- Experience working with remote teams
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Quarterly meetings in the San Francisco office
- Offices in other locations for face-time and problem-solving
How to Stand Out
- Ensure you have a strong understanding of financial modeling and scenario analysis before applying
- Familiarize yourself with tools like HubSpot and Notion to stand out as a candidate
- Highlight your experience working with SQL and structured data in your application
- Be prepared to provide examples of your problem-solving skills and analytical instincts during the interview process
- Research the company culture and values to demonstrate your passion for the role and the company's mission
- Consider creating a portfolio of your work to showcase your skills and experience
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