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The Strategic Finance team is focused on solving some of Figma’s most pressing business issues. The team is responsible for owning the company’s budget, driving annual and quarterly planning processes, allocating and deploying the company’s resources efficiently, performing financial analyses, and partnering with teams across the company. The role requires someone who is highly analytical and strategic, a great communicator, approaches problems in a structured manner, and is comfortable with ambiguity. You’ll get substantial visibility, focus on the highest-priority business issues, and be plugged into every facet of the business.
This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs (SF/NY) or remotely in the United States.
What you’ll do at Figma:- Lead annual operating plans, long-range planning, Headcount & Expense planning, and quarterly/monthly financial forecasts for consolidated G&A organizations
- Serve as the dedicated partner to our G&A leadership, planning and managing our investments in headcount, real estate, IT and benefits to ensure they are aligned with company strategy and durable growth goals
- Perform ongoing analysis of business performance vs. plan to highlight trends, identify risks and opportunities, and influence executive decision making
- Synthesize and summarize our P&L and cash flow narrative for executive audiences
- Stand up public-ready performance management structures across headcount and expense like monthly budget vs. actuals, re-forecasting, and a recruiting commit process
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team (2 P4s, 1 P3)—providing strategic direction, career development support, and hands-on collaboration to drive team impact
- Get a bird’s eye view of Figma’s entire business, shape investments in our next chapter of growth, and build foundational infrastructure for the next decade of strategic finance at Figma
- Bring a builder’s mindset to scaling the Corporate Finance function—identifying tools, metrics, and systems that drive automation and enable better decision-making at scale
- 6+ years of total experience in investment banking, private equity, strategic finance, business operations, or a related analytical field, including 4+ years of strategic finance experience with systems, automation, or corporate finance
- 2+ years of experience managing and developing ICs, with demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams
- Deep experience in financial planning, modeling, and creating data-driven analysis to partner with executive leadership
- Proven ability to distill complex issues into structured frameworks, build processes from scratch, and develop concrete action plans, with a process-oriented, automation-first mindset and initiative to learn and apply new technology and tools
- Strong track record of building relationships, communicating with stakeholders across all levels, and delivering compelling presentations/memos to executive audiences
- Background in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment
- Previous experience in corporate finance or a G&A business partnering role
- Proficiency with financial planning tools (e.g., Pigment, Anaplan, Hyperion, Adaptive) or HRIS/Procure-to-Pay systems
- Ability to independently retrieve and analyze data using SQL
Pay Transparency Disclosure
Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [email protected]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.
Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Holding interviews in an accessible location
- Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
- Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
- Changing the mode or format of interviews
To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.
Application limits: To help candidates focus on the opportunities most relevant to their skills and experience, Figma limits the number and frequency of applications. These limits apply to all roles:
- Candidates may submit up to 5 applications during any rolling 30-day period.
- Candidates may not reapply to the same role while an application is active or within 90 days of receiving a rejection.
Once the applicable days has passed, candidates are welcome to apply again.
Figma San Francisco, California, USA Office
Our San Francisco Hub is downtown, located near convenient transit options (MUNI + Bart), green spaces, and cafes.
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