C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise.Learn more at: C3 AI We are seeking a strategic and analytical Director of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for our Product and Go-To-Market (GTM) functions. This role will be a key business partner to Product, Marketing, and Sales leadership, driving financial insights, forecasting, and decision support to accelerate growth and optimize investment. Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary finance partner to Product and GTM leadership teams.
- Provide financial guidance on product roadmap investments, pricing strategies, and market expansion initiatives.
- Support long-term planning and strategic initiatives with scenario modeling and ROI analysis.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for Product and GTM functions.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support bookings, revenue, headcount planning, and program spend.
- Monitor performance against plans and provide actionable insights to drive accountability.
- Deliver monthly and quarterly business reviews with variance analysis and key performance indicators.
- Create dashboards and reporting tools to track product profitability, customer acquisition costs, and marketing ROI.
- Analyze trends and identify risks/opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
- Enhance FP&A processes and tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Partner with stakeholders to automate reporting and streamline workflows.
- Drive adoption of best practices across the finance organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CFA, CPA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A at a high growth SaaS company, investment banking or corporate development
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models, operating metrics and key drivers of GTM (sales, marketing, and customer success) and Product organizations
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic decisions.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools.
- Strategic thinker with a bias for action and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.
California Base Pay Range
$174,000
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$213,000 USD
C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.
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