Head of FP&A

Higgsfield; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range disclosed

Bonus eligible

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Higgsfield AI seeks an experienced FP&A leader to build and scale the FP&A function. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while partnering with Accounting and budget owners across the business.

The ideal candidate has built FP&A processes in a high-growth environment ($1B+ ARR) and excels at modeling and executive storytelling. The role offers a hybrid setup based in the San Francisco Bay Area with close collaboration across teams, ensuring disciplined planning and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, or related experience.
• Deep, hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience.
• Experience building or scaling an FP&A function.
• Experience at a company with significant scale, ideally $1B+ ARR.
• Strong partnership with Accounting and cross-functional leaders.
• Exceptional financial modeling and analytics capabilities.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-growing, changing environment.
• Strong executive communication and influence with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Build FP&A function, processes, reporting, and cadence from the ground up.
• Lead monthly/quarterly budget-to-actual and variance analysis with actionable insights.
• Partner with functional leaders on headcount, spend, investments, and budget management.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate actuals, accruals, and reporting.
• Develop scalable financial models and scenario analyses for decisions.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and visibility as the company scales.
• Bring financial discipline without slowing the business.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic finance

Fast-growing environment

Tools

Excel

Financial planning tools

Job description

Why work at Higgsfield AI?

Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $500M in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands.

We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like.

About the role

We're looking for a highly experienced FP&A leader to build and scale the FP&A function. This person will own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning, while partnering closely with Accounting and budget owners across the business. The ideal candidate has built FP&A processes from the ground up and has experience operating in a high-growth, scaled environment ($1B+ ARR).

What you'll do

• Own the company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

• Build the FP&A function, processes, reporting, and operating cadence from the ground up.

• Lead monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual and variance analysis, identifying key drivers and translating them into actionable insights.

• Partner directly with functional leaders and budget owners on headcount, spend, investment decisions, and ongoing budget management.

• Work closely with Accounting to ensure actuals, accruals, and financial reporting are accurate and appropriately reflected in forecasts.

• Develop scalable financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operating decisions.

• Establish clear financial KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership.

• Improve forecasting accuracy and create greater visibility into business performance as the company scales.

• Bring structure and financial discipline without creating unnecessary process or slowing down the business.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive FP&A, strategic finance, or related financial planning experience.

• Deep, hands-on experience owning budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience building or significantly scaling an FP&A function, rather than only operating within an established process.

• Experience at a company operating at significant scale, ideally $1B+ ARR/revenue.

• Strong partnership experience with Accounting and cross-functional budget owners.

• Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, rapidly changing environment.

• Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence senior leaders.

Nice to have

• Experience in high-growth SaaS, technology, AI, or another rapidly scaling business.

• Experience supporting a company through hypergrowth and/or major financing, IPO-readiness, or public-company scale.

• Experience implementing or improving FP&A systems, tooling, and automation.

• Experience developing headcount and workforce planning models in partnership with Finance and People teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact, experience, and long-term growth.
• Base Salary: The anticipated salary range for this role is $250,000 - $320,000 depending on experience, skills, scope, and location.
• Bonus: This role is Bonus eligible and may participate in the Company's discretionary annual bonus program.
• Equity: In addition to cash compensation, employees are eligible to participate in the company's stock option program and share in Higgsfield's long-term growth.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and additional benefits and perks.
• The opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside a highly experienced, fast-moving, and international team.
• Significant ownership, direct impact, and opportunities for professional growth as the company scales.

This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Team members are expected to work from our San Francisco office three full days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely and are expected to be available during agreed working hours and to maintain sufficient overlap with the relevant team’s time zone. We value in-person collaboration, active communication, responsiveness, and close partnership across teams.

Higgsfield AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.