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Senior Director, FP&A

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in FPA, finance, or related analytical roles at high-growth B2B SaaS companies.
  • Deep expertise in SaaS metrics: ARR/MRR, GRR, NRR, LTV:CAC, Rule of 40, burn multiple.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with FPA platforms such as Adaptive, Anaplan, Mosaic, or Pigment preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Big 4 experience, MBA, CPA, CFA, or CMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Own the annual operating plan, quarterly re-forecasts, and monthly forecasting processes.
  • Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages with clear variance analysis, root causes, projections, and actionable insights.
  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders across go-to-market and GA functions.
  • Own KPI reporting and performance tracking across ARR, MRR, churn, GRR, NRR, LTV:CAC, burn multiple, and Rule of 40.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Halcyon

Cybersecurity

Halcyon is a cybersecurity company building products that stop ransomware from impacting enterprise customers. The Halcyon Anti-Ransomware and Cyber Resilience Platform offers layered ransomware protection that combines pre-execution detection, behavioral modeling, deception techniques and, if all else fails, resiliency, recovery and isolation of impacted nodes. To learn more and get a demo, contact us today.

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryCybersecurity
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

What we do:
Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

Who we are:
Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers.

As a remote-native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs.

Halcyon builds an advanced anti-ransomware platform that enterprise security teams rely on to stop attacks other tools miss. Our agent runs on our customers endpoints, in production, in some of the largest environments in the world. We move quickly and give people real ownership, which only works because we're deliberate about who we bring on.

Role: Sr Director Of  FP&A

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Location: Remote / West Coast  preferred

This role will serve as a strategic partner to the COO and executive team, leading planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and board-level reporting while helping build the financial infrastructure required to scale the business.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of finance, strategy, and go-to-market. The ideal candidate combines strong SaaS finance expertise, board-ready communication skills, and the ability to translate operating data into clear recommendations that influence headcount, capital allocation, and growth decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Forecasting, and Modeling

  • Own the annual operating plan, quarterly re-forecasts, and monthly forecasting processes.
  • Build and maintain financial models across ARR, revenue, headcount, operating expenses, gross margin, cash flow, and key SaaS metrics.
  • Lead scenario planning and analysis to support executive decision-making.
  • Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities in real time.

Reporting and Board Support

  • Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages with clear variance analysis, root causes, projections, and actionable insights.
  • Lead the monthly board reporting process in partnership with the COO, including preparation of board decks and investor materials.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate reporting across the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
  • Prepare financial presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Business Partnering

  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders across go-to-market and G&A functions.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, RevOps, Customer Success, and HR on headcount planning, hiring plans, compensation analysis, and budget management.
  • Support sales planning through quota capacity modeling, pipeline coverage analysis, marketing efficiency measurement, and territory ROI analysis.
  • Provide guidance to accounting and other cross-functional teams to improve planning rigor and operating efficiency.

SaaS Metrics and Analytics

  • Own KPI reporting and performance tracking across ARR, MRR, churn, GRR, NRR, LTV:CAC, burn multiple, and Rule of 40.
  • Translate CRM, billing, and operating data into actionable insights for the executive team.
  • Drive analysis of unit economics, gross margin trends, and cost efficiency opportunities.
  • Support ongoing improvement of dashboards, reporting processes, and financial data quality.

Strategic Finance

  • Support fundraising readiness, investor diligence, and strategic finance initiatives.
  • Lead ad hoc analysis related to pricing, capital allocation, M&A opportunities, and other CFO- or CEO-sponsored projects.
  • Assist with audit support and cross-functional financial initiatives as needed.

Process Improvement

  • Improve financial planning processes and systems.
  • Drive automation and reporting efficiencies.
  • Ensure data accuracy and financial governance.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or related analytical roles at high-growth B2B SaaS companies.
  • Deep expertise in SaaS metrics: ARR/MRR, GRR, NRR, LTV:CAC, Rule of 40, burn multiple.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with FP&A platforms such as Adaptive, Anaplan, Mosaic, or Pigment preferred.
  • Experience preparing materials for, and presenting to, executive leadership and a board of directors.
  • Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to translate financial complexity into practical recommendations.
  • Meaningful hands-on experience using LLM tools in conjunction with Excel and FP&A platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Big 4 experience, MBA, CPA, CFA, or CMA is a plus.

Benefits: 

Halcyon offers the following benefits to eligible employees: 

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents. 
  • Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans. 
  • Medical and dependent care FSA options. 
  • 401k plan with a generous employer contribution. 
  • Flexible PTO policy. 
  • Parental leave. 
  • Generous equity offerings. 

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. 

The expected base salary range for this position is $215,000 - $250,000. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but are not limited to) role level, skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, location, and experience. In addition to base pay, certain roles are eligible to participate in our bonus or commission plans, as well as our benefits offers, and equity awards. 

In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the range provided is Halcyon’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity in the Company.

We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

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