Director, R&D Finance in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, R&D Finance based in United States.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of finance, product strategy, and R&D investment planning. You will partner closely with senior engineering and product leaders to evaluate where and how to allocate resources across a complex product portfolio. The role focuses on building strong financial frameworks that guide long-term planning, ROI analysis, and investment decisions across multiple product areas. You will translate strategic product direction into clear financial models that help leadership understand trade-offs, growth opportunities, and efficiency levers. Operating in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, you will also shape scenario planning and support critical decisions that influence product development and company growth. This position is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys connecting deep analytical work with strategic business impact.

• Lead R&D financial planning, including forecasting, long-range planning (LRP), and scenario modeling to support strategic investment decisions across the product portfolio.
• Develop and standardize ROI frameworks to evaluate product initiatives, feature investments, and new launches, ensuring alignment between financial outcomes and strategic priorities.
• Partner with R&D leadership to assess product performance, identify investment opportunities, and optimize allocation of engineering and product resources.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models supporting business cases, pricing analysis, unit economics, and ad-hoc strategic initiatives, including M&A scenarios when required.
• Provide executive-ready insights by translating complex financial data into clear recommendations that guide decision-making at the VP and senior leadership level.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to identify growth levers, margin optimization opportunities, and cost efficiency improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of financial analysts, ensuring strong execution, professional growth, and consistent delivery of high-quality financial insights.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles within technology, SaaS, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, including revenue forecasting, COGS analysis, pricing impact modeling, and evaluation of product and platform business cases.
• Proven ability to evaluate product investments using customer adoption data, unit economics, and ROI-based decision frameworks.
• Advanced business acumen with a demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive data-driven strategic decisions.
• Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments with multiple priorities and cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts clearly to executive audiences (VP level and above).
• Proficiency with financial planning tools such as Anaplan and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Strong leadership capability, including experience managing or mentoring high-performing finance teams.

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus eligibility, and potential equity participation
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Remote-first work flexibility with occasional travel for collaboration and team engagement
• Professional development opportunities and access to learning resources
• Wellness programs and additional support for employee well-being
• Inclusive, global work environment focused on collaboration and continuous learning