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<p data-section-id="1350tjn" data-start="407" data-end="507">Every engineering decision has a financial story behind it. You're the person who helps tell it.</p> <p data-start="509" data-end="565">You don't just build forecasts. You build understanding.</p> <p data-start="567" data-end="875">You're naturally curious and enjoy digging into complex problems until the data tells you what's really happening. Whether it's cloud infrastructure costs, engineering capacity, vendor spend, headcount planning, or product investments, you know how to connect operational decisions back to business outcomes.</p> <p data-start="877" data-end="1045">You thrive in environments where ambiguity exists, assumptions are challenged, and Finance is expected to be a strategic thought partner, not just a reporting function.</p> <p data-start="1047" data-end="1206">Most importantly, you're comfortable sitting across from highly technical leaders, speaking their language, and helping them make smarter investment decisions.</p> <p data-start="1208" data-end="1264">If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.</p> <p data-start="1266" data-end="1592">At Expel, you'll serve as the Finance business partner supporting Engineering, Product, Detection & Response, the SOC, and our broader G&A functions. You'll help shape how we invest, scale, and operate while partnering directly with leaders responsible for building and supporting the products our customers rely on every day.</p> <p data-start="1594" data-end="1625">We look forward to meeting you.</p> <hr> <h2><strong>What Expel Can Do For You</strong></h2> <ul> <li data-section-id="dnuv09" data-start="1662" data-end="1755">Give you direct influence over some of the company's largest and most strategic investments</li> <li data-section-id="zwf229" data-start="1756" data-end="1879">Partner you with Engineering, Product, Security Operations, and executive leaders who rely on data-driven decision making</li> <li data-section-id="n93nr5" data-start="1880" data-end="2010">Allow you to shape how we think about infrastructure spend, engineering capacity, vendor investments, and operational efficiency</li> <li data-section-id="1wt2rzc" data-start="2011" data-end="2085">Give you the freedom to challenge assumptions and improve how we operate</li> <li data-section-id="6btlk9" data-start="2086" data-end="2185">Support an AI-augmented workflow where modern tools help increase leverage and reduce manual work</li> <li data-section-id="xlbr1j" data-start="2186" data-end="2293">Deepen your understanding of SaaS economics, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and product development</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>What You Can Do For Expel</strong></h2> <ul> <li data-section-id="190xup5" data-start="2330" data-end="2450">Own budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning for Engineering, Product, Detection & Response, SOC, and G&A functions</li> <li data-section-id="wlpekr" data-start="2451" data-end="2589">Develop and maintain cost models that connect infrastructure investments, cloud consumption, and operating expenses to business outcomes</li> <li data-section-id="14l5t2l" data-start="2590" data-end="2725">Partner with Engineering and Product leaders on hiring plans, capacity modeling, contractor strategies, and investment prioritization</li> <li data-section-id="14qejej" data-start="2726" data-end="2851">Lead vendor and SaaS spend reviews, identifying opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining operational effectiveness</li> <li data-section-id="1crom1m" data-start="2852" data-end="2978">Deliver variance analysis and forward-looking insights that help leaders understand both performance and future implications</li> <li data-section-id="976z0g" data-start="2979" data-end="3092">Build analytical frameworks that support strategic decisions around growth, efficiency, and resource allocation</li> <li data-section-id="1eqhf32" data-start="3093" data-end="3218">Partner closely with Accounting, Procurement, and business leaders to improve forecasting accuracy and financial visibility</li> <li data-section-id="a5d3n3" data-start="3219" data-end="3322">Leverage AI tools and automation to improve analytical throughput and eliminate low-value manual work</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>What You Should Bring With You</strong></h2> <ul> <li data-section-id="1gm0u69" data-start="2637" data-end="2736">5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including at least 2 years supporting a GTM organization</li> <li data-section-id="170ns53" data-start="2737" data-end="2872">Strong understanding of SaaS metrics including ARR, LTV/CAC, retention, sales productivity, pipeline conversion, and sales efficiency</li> <li data-section-id="14u2fvb" data-start="2873" data-end="2946">Experience partnering directly with VP and executive-level stakeholders</li> <li data-section-id="1tjvq09" data-start="2947" data-end="3008">Exceptional financial modeling and business analysis skills</li> <li data-section-id="1u6xurr" data-start="3009" data-end="3140">Proficiency with Adaptive Insights (or similar), Excel/Google Sheets, Salesforce, and BI platforms such as Domo, Tableau, or Qlik</li> <li data-section-id="1inneko" data-start="3141" data-end="3203">Experience working with SQL or customer-level data is a plus</li> <li data-section-id="1dpmxbj" data-start="3204" data-end="3305">Comfort operating in fast-moving environments where ambiguity is common and business impact matters</li> <li data-section-id="yrgm6" data-start="3306" data-end="3349">A Bachelor's degree or a compelling story</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Additional Notes</strong></h2> <p>The base salary range for this role is between $114,300 USD and $165,700 USD + bonus eligibility and equity. <br><br>We believe in paying transparently and equitably. While compensation is based on experience, skills, market data, and internal equity considerations, we're generally targeting candidates around the <strong>$140,000 - $145,000 base salary</strong> range for this role. You’ll also be eligible for unlimited PTO (which we model and encourage), work location flexibility, up to 24 weeks of parental leave, and really excellent health benefits.</p> <p>Applicants must reside within the United States and can work remotely from home. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We're an Equal Opportunity Employer: You'll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’ll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please let us know if you need accommodation of any kind.</span></p> <p>We're only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">#LI-Remote</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$114,300</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$165,700 USD</span></div></div></div>

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