Vice President, FP&A

Unity Technologies SF; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 273,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Generous vacation

Relocation assistance

Commuter subsidy

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Unity Technologies, based in New York City, seeks a strategic VP, Head of FP&A to lead financial planning and reporting for a fast-growing tech company. The role requires deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and strategic finance, with cross-functional collaboration at the executive level.

You will oversee the annual budget, long-term planning, and financial modeling, mentoring the FP&A team and partnering with product, marketing, and operations to drive profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in finance with 5+ years in a leadership role in tech/software/gaming.
• AI-first automation mindset using BI tools to automate FP&A processes.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, budgeting and strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support corporate objectives and growth.
• Collaborate with executives to provide insights for business decisions.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Analyze performance, identify trends, and drive profitability and growth.
• Lead FP&A team and mentor staff to high performance.
• Partner with product, marketing, and operations to assess financial impacts.
• Provide financial models to support new projects and investments.
• Prepare and present reports to the executive team and board.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Executive collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Looker

Claude for Excel

Office Connect

Adaptive Insights

Workday

Job description

The opportunity

Unity (NYSE: U) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Vice President, Head of FP&A to lead our financial strategy and drive business performance. This key leadership role will be responsible for providing financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning to support our rapid growth and innovation in the creation and distribution of interactive content including gaming.. Based out of our NYC office, the VP, Head of FP&A will be a key finance leader and need to regularly interact with executive management in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with our business objectives.

Unity® is the world's leading game engine, supported by the most successful game development community in history and powered by a system that ensures each decision is informed by what players love.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support corporate objectives and growth initiatives.


• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide insights and recommendations for business decisions.


• Oversee the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning.


• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to enhance profitability and growth.


• Lead and mentor the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.


• Partner with various departments, including product development, marketing, and operations, to assess financial impacts of strategic initiatives.


• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support business cases for new projects and investments.


• Prepare and present financial reports to executive leadership and the board of directors.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from a top academic institution; MBA preferred.


• At least ten (10) years of experience in finance, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role within the technology, software, or gaming sector.


• AI-first automation mindset - ambition and propensity to use BI tools like Looker and tools like Claude for Excel and Office Connect to automate FP&A processes


• Proficiency in financial software and tools; experience with Adaptive Insights, Workday and Looker systems is a plus.


• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.


• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic insights.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional information

• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer with direct regular interactions with CEO and COO


• Location: New York in our Union Square office, with periodic travel to key hubs and events


• Travel: Up to ~25%


• Relocation support is available for this position with the expectation of a three (3) month transition to NYC.


• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Base Salary Range

Base Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:

• Zone A: $273,000 - $409,600 USD gross


• Zone B: $273,000 - $409,600 USD gross


• Zone C: $273,000 - $409,600 USD gross

This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate's relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance


• Commute subsidy


• Employee stock ownership


• Competitive retirement/pension plans


• Generous vacation and personal days


• Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs


• Office food snacks


• Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support


• Employee Resource Groups


• Global Employee Assistance Program


• Training and development programs


• Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com .

Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are commit