• 6+ years of progressive finance experience, including meaningful ownership of headcount and/or OpEx planning and reporting
• Strong financial modeling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and experience with planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Workday, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to partner with People/Recruiting teams and translate hiring plans into financial impact
• Track record of owning a budgeting and actuals reporting process end-to-end, including variance analysis and stakeholder communication
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over data accuracy — headcount and OpEx numbers get scrutinized by leadership every month
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain budget and variance drivers clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA a plus