Director, Financial Planning And Analysis

Summary

Join Syndio, a Series-C technology company committed to workplace fairness, as their Director of FP&A. This critical role involves leading Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Business Intelligence (BI), directly reporting to the CFO. You will shape financial strategy, optimize business performance, and ensure data-driven decision-making. The position requires strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills, along with experience in high-growth companies. Syndio offers competitive compensation, flexible vacation, parental leave, comprehensive health benefits, and a fully remote work model.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in FP&A (BI and Strategic experience a plus)
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting (GAAP), financial and operational principles
• Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Experience with financial reporting tools and BI platforms (e.g., Mosaic,Tableau, Looker)
• Strong business acumen with a proven ability to lead and collaborate cross-functionally and connect financial insights to business strategy
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Must be located in the Bay Area or Greater Seattle

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making
• Develop and maintain KPIs and financial dashboards to provide actionable insights into financial and operational performance
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and optimize resource allocation
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support growth and risk management strategies
• Oversee analysis for strategic decisions with regards to new business models, strategic partnership agreements and geographic expansion
• Lead the assessment and implementation of AI tools into the operations of the business
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and board meetings
• Oversee financial and operational reporting, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility
• Collaborate with data teams to enhance financial dashboards and reporting infrastructure
• Promote a data-driven culture, integrating financial and operational insights into decision-making
• Support analytics initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy and performance tracking
• Partner with the CFO to run the day-to-day financial operations of the business
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve financial efficiency, scalability, and business performance
• Assist in board and investor reporting, ensuring clarity and strategic alignment
• Support pricing strategy, capital allocation, and other strategic financial initiatives
• Develop and implement frameworks for operational excellence across departments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in high-growth SaaS, technology, or enterprise software companies is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation. For this role our salary is targeted at $168,000 -$210,000 per year. Final offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience and expertise. We take a geo neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location
• Syndio Equity
• Flexible Vacation Policy. We encourage our team to recharge when they need to, plus paid sick & safe time, compassion leave, and voting leave
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision. Syndio pays 90% of employee premiums, and 50% for dependents
• Life Insurance & Disability. Syndio covers the full premium
• 401(k)
• Fully remote model