Director of FP&A & Finance Automation

Nift; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nift is seeking a Director of Strategic Finance to own end-to-end planning, forecasting, and the operating model. You will replace spreadsheet-heavy processes with automated workflows and partner with an engineering team to implement scalable finance systems.

You will own a long-range plan, drive monthly close reviews, and deliver board-ready reporting. This is a high-ownership role designed for a senior manager ready to scale finance without a large team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in FP&A or strategic finance, with ownership of planning and forecasting in an operating company.
• Hands-on SQL skills; able to query, join, and reconcile data.
• Ownership of a full P&L planning process and long-range modeling.
• Experience turning analysis into clear recommendations for leadership/Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and forecasting, including OpEx, headcount, and cash flow.
• Oversee finance systems automation and cross-system workflows with engineering partners.
• Develop driving reports and Board materials; explain variances and strategic drivers.
• Build and iterate the operating model and long-range plan (3–5 years).
• Conduct revenue/expense analyses, cohort and payback evaluations to inform decisions.

Skills

FP&A

Strategic finance

SQL

P&L ownership

Forecasting

Board reporting

Tools

Planning platform

Job description

Nift is seeking a Director of Strategic Finance to own end-to-end planning, forecasting, and the operating model. You will replace spreadsheet-heavy processes with automated workflows and partner with an engineering team to implement scalable finance systems.

You will own a long-range plan, drive monthly close reviews, and deliver board-ready reporting. This is a high-ownership role designed for a senior manager ready to scale finance without a large team.