6sense is hiring a
Finance Business Partner

Summary

Join our team as the leader of R&D Finance and partner cross-functionally with leaders in engineering, product, and design to drive various R&D strategic initiatives related to short and long-term financial planning. You will help the team size investments, drive accountability for delivering results, and serve as both an advocate for the R&D team and a guardrail for Finance to ensure we are building an enduring business model.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product finance focused role at a SaaS or high-growth technology company
• Is highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem-solving involving financial modeling and working with large data sets
• Has experience and passion for SaaS and/or enterprise software business models and collaborating with SaaS engineering teams
• Proficient in using SQL to obtain data to support decision-making
• Has proven experience working cross-functionally and is a thoughtful collaborator and great listener, keenly focused on understanding business challenges, building strong relationships, and driving impact
• Can communicate complex financial concepts with precision and clarity
• Displays a high level of genuine curiosity about our business, exhibits eagerness to learn, and is biased toward action

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key financial strategist for the R&D divisions, crafting financial models that align with the company's strategic objectives
• Champion the development and execution of comprehensive budget strategies across all R&D domains, incorporating sophisticated forecasting, resource allocation, and operational expense management to support scalable growth
• Drive forecasting and annual planning for bookings, operating expenses, headcount, and performance optimization for the R&D organization
• Provide analyses and insights into key metrics to serve as thought partners to R&D leaders in their strategic and operational decision-making
• Share valuable insights on operational and financial metrics as part of monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Spearhead advanced investment analysis, applying rigorous financial and risk assessment methodologies to evaluate and prioritize R&D projects
• Act as a primary financial liaison between R&D, Corporate FP&A, Accounting, and external stakeholders
• Leverage deep analytical insights to refine and optimize global operations, particularly focusing on the strategic significance of the India office
• Provide executive-level support by delivering actionable financial insights and analyses that drive strategic decision-making
• Uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and governance across R&D operations
• Identify and execute innovative projects to achieve aggressive infrastructure savings targets without compromising on growth or service quality
• Manage detailed infrastructure forecasts and control spending to meet gross margin expectations
• Assist with process and systems improvements to drive the company’s continued growth and scaling
• Support the data and tech partnership team

Benefits

• Full-time employees can take advantage of health coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time-off and holidays
• Quarterly self-care days off
• Stock options