Lead FP&A for a high-growth cybersecurity startup: own rolling forecasts, track SaaS metrics, support annual planning, capital allocation and M&A, run financial business reviews, embed with department leaders for headcount and OPEX planning, prepare Board/executive materials, and drive FP&A automation and process improvements.
About Spin.AI
Spin.AI is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup protecting organizations from ransomware, data loss, and shadow IT across Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Atlassian environments. With a growing global footprint, Spin.AI is at an inflection point: scaling its revenue, expanding its team, and scaling its finance and accounting infrastructure.
The Opportunity
The FP&A team at Spin is expanding to support the company’s next phase of growth. We're looking for someone who's ambitious, analytical, and eager to make an impact at a high-growth startup. If you're entrepreneurially minded (think like an owner) and energized by building systems, processes, and insights in a rapidly scaling business, we'd love to hear from you. This role reports to the SVP Finance and is based in our Glendale, CA office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with CEO and SVP Finance on annual planning, capital allocation and M&A initiatives
- Own the rolling forecast model, with a focus on driving ARR growth and GTM efficiency
- Track key SaaS metrics (e.g., CAC, Net Retention, etc.) to help drive data-driven decision-making across the organization
- Oversee the Financial Business Review (MBR/QBR) process, providing deep-dive analysis on Forecast vs. Actuals to identify risks and opportunities
- Act as a "CFO for the Departments," embedded with leaders in Engineering, Product, Sales and Marketing to manage headcount planning and operating expenses
- Prepare discussion materials in advance of key meetings (Board, executive team, etc.)
- Drive process improvements and automation in FP&A workflows
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (Bonus: Prior investment banking or consulting experience)
- Startup experience scaling financial operations (Bonus: SaaS or Cybersecurity)
- Expert knowledge in Excel, with demonstrated experience building forecast models (Revenue, P&L, BS, CFS)
- Strong communication skills – ability to tell a compelling story through data
- Detail-oriented, self-starter and comfort with ambiguity
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and reporting
- Experience with key systems of record (Quickbooks, Salesforce, etc.)
- Experience with BI/analytics software (Looker, etc.); Bonus: proficient in SQL
What we offer:
- Base salary: $150,000 - $165,000 + 15% bonus
- 100% coverage of dental, medical and vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Unlimited PTO and hybrid flexibility (3 days in Glendale office required)
- Fitness & wellness reimbursement ($1,200 per year)
Why Spin.AI?
- Forbes Named Spin.AI One of America's Best Startup Employers THREE Years in a Row (2024- 2026)
- Work in a fast-moving, high-impact cybersecurity company recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and G2.
- Collaborative, transparent culture – your ideas and experiments matter.
- Direct impact: your work translates into real business growth and visibility.
- Remote flexibility, growth opportunities, and performance-based rewards.
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