Strategic Finance / FP&A Lead (Fully Remote)

Cargo.one; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargo.one is seeking a Finance leader to own FP&A as a one-person function, using AI agents to streamline heavy lifting. You will report to the CFO, own monthly performance and investments, and drive budgeting and AI initiative benchmarks across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in strategic finance within B2B SaaS, proven experience with AI tools, and a track record of defining ROI for AI programs. This role emphasizes autonomy and impact in a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic finance or B2B SaaS, with strong unit economics and communication skills.
• You've built real AI tools, lead without authority, and are ready to define AI ROI.

Responsibilities

• Automate the monthly reporting pack end to end, then partner with P&L owners on capital allocation.
• Drive the annual budget and build benchmarks for AI initiatives and org effectiveness.
• Own the numbers—monthly performance, budget, and investment cases—and report to the CFO.

Skills

Strategic finance

B2B SaaS

AI ROI

AI tool development

Communication skills

Leadership without authority

Job description

• Build and run FP&A as a one-person function, using AI agents to handle the heavy lifting.
• Own the numbers—monthly performance, budget, and investment cases—and report to the CFO.

What You'll Do:

• Automate the monthly reporting pack end to end, then partner with P&L owners on capital allocation.
• Drive the annual budget and build benchmarks for AI initiatives and org effectiveness.

Who We're Looking For:

• 5+ years in strategic finance or B2B SaaS, with strong unit economics and communication skills.
• You've built real AI tools, lead without authority, and are ready to define AI ROI.

Cargo.one

Cargo.one is building the AI-powered infrastructure layer for logistics, connecting airlines and freight forwarders on one platform. Backed by investors like Index Ventures and Bessemer, it's a well-funded startup that encourages autonomy and building with AI.