What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance position at Substack?
About Us
Substack is building a new economic engine for culture, with over 3 million paid subscriptions to writers, podcasters, and video-makers on the platform. We're driving a fundamental shift in how writers and creators reach their audiences.
About this role
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic finance leader to join Substack as the Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance. In this role, you will report directly to the CFO and lead all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and long-range strategic forecasting. You will be a key business partner to the leadership team, providing insights and guidance on business performance, growth strategies, and financial decision-making. This is a critical role for ensuring Substack scales efficiently and drives sustainable growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Our cash compensation salary range for this role is $220,000-$260,000. Multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, determine final offer amounts and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Key Responsibilities :
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Own the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning
- Develop and maintain financial models that provide comprehensive insights into business performance
- Partner with department heads to provide financial guidance, ensuring alignment of financial goals with business strategies
- Drive variance analysis to ensure accountability and understanding of financial outcomes against plan
Strategic Finance
Reporting and Insights
Cross-functional Collaboration
Qualifications :
Substack is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), age, national origin, veteran or disability status. We're seeking people passionate about enabling independent expression and building a better business model for creators. If you want to see what media, communities, and content can become when unmoored from advertising models, and you have the skills and experience to contribute, we'd love to meet you.
Salary : $220,000 - $260,000
