StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team at StackAdapt partners with leaders across the company to help drive strategic objectives. Our team equips stakeholders with the insights and analysis needed to make data-driven decisions that fuel growth and operational excellence.
We are looking for a Director, FP&A to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the SVP of FP&A, this role will work closely with senior leadership to oversee key areas of financial reporting and planning, including financial consolidation, long-range planning, investor support, board reporting and lead various high-impact ad hoc projects. You will also serve as the expert in our FP&A software, including driving innovation and finding opportunities to get even more value from our tech stack. This is an exciting opportunity to build scalable processes and shape how we plan for the future.
What you'll be doing:
- Own and improve StackAdapt’s consolidated financial model to support executive decision-making and strategic planning
- Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team that clearly articulate performance, key insights, and strategic direction
- Drive development of the company’s long-range plan, aligning financial forecasts with growth objectives and strategic initiatives
- Lead the FP&A systems administration—owning tool implementation, configuration, user training, and ongoing improvements
- Support investor relations through detailed financial analyses, ad hoc requests, and strategic planning input
- Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, BizOps, and functional leaders to develop reporting, variance analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead or support a variety of strategic ad hoc projects, such as pricing analysis, cost structure evaluation, and investment prioritization
- Improve internal reporting processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and actionable insights
- Establish best practices around forecasting, budgeting, and financial systems as the company scales
What you’ll bring to the table:
- 8–12+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance, ideally with time spent at a high-growth SaaS or tech company
- Proven experience building and maintaining complex financial models
- Skilled at weaving financial insights into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with executives, investors, and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Pigment, Planful) and comfort being the system administrator or technical lead
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executives
- A proactive, curious mindset and comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SQL, Looker, or other BI tools is a plus
- High attention to detail and ability to juggle competing priorities
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA a plus
- Highly competitive salary
- Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
- Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- An awesome parental leave program
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Our social and team events!
Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.
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