Director of Finance

## About the Role The Director of Finance at InfluxData will play a crucial role in shaping the company's financial strategy and driving business growth. This position will lead the FP&A function, working closely with the CFO and the leadership team to ensure strategic alignment and predictability. As a remote-first company, InfluxData values flexibility and collaboration, and the successful candidate will be able to work effectively in a distributed team environment. The Director of Finance will be responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and decision-making, with a focus on delivering data-driven insights to inform business decisions. This will involve working closely with various stakeholders, including the leadership team, sales, and engineering, to ensure that financial plans and investments are aligned with the company's strategic objectives. InfluxData is a leader in the time series platform market, and the Director of Finance will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and customer success.

## What You Will Do - Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, delivering clear, data-driven insights to the CFO and the Board - Drive predictability, accountability, and strategic alignment across the organization - Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing financial guidance and support to inform business decisions - Partner with Engineering and Cloud Operations to analyze cost drivers, drive optimization initiatives, and manage cloud vendor contracts - Develop and maintain sophisticated dashboards tracking core business KPIs and performance metrics - 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, and investor reporting - Collaborate with Sales Leadership to design incentive-aligned compensation plans, review quotas, and drive insights on sales productivity - Serve as a key partner to Sales on deal strategy and governance, guiding pricing and negotiations, and optimizing for revenue quality and margin

## What We Are Looking For - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, with an MBA or CFA preferred - 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 - 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 - A proven ability to think strategically and dive 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

## Nice to Have - Experience working in a remote-first company or distributed team environment - Familiarity with cloud-based financial planning and analysis tools - Certification in financial planning and analysis, such as the Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation

## Benefits and Perks - Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees - Company contribution to your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Flexible time off and remote work options - Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced and innovative company - Access to cutting-edge technology and tools - Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a talented team of professionals

- Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with cloud-based financial planning and analysis tools, as well as your ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

• When applying, be prepared to discuss your experience with AI-driven insights and advanced analytics, and how you have applied these skills to drive business growth.
• To stand out, emphasize your ability to translate complex financial data into actionable narratives for non-finance stakeholders, and provide examples of how you have done this in previous roles.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, and how you have used these skills to drive business decisions.
• When negotiating salary, be sure to research the market rate for similar positions and be prepared to discuss your expectations and requirements.
• Red flag: Be cautious of companies that do not provide clear information about their financial planning and analysis processes, or that do not prioritize transparency and collaboration in their financial decision-making.