Director of FP&A – Financial Planning & Analysis

Code Metal

. Own the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range model across commercial and government business lines .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including advanced modeling, revenue forecasting, and KPI management. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present strategic recommendations to executives.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Advanced Modeling SkillsGovernment Contracting ExperienceBoard And Investor-Facing ExperienceKPI Management

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Hard Skills

Revenue ForecastingBudget AnalysisCash ForecastingScenario PlanningDriver-Based ModelingProposal PricingBacklog ManagementInvestment Case ModelingData AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingClear CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsGeneral Ledger (GL)Financial Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingCommercial SoftwareM&A SupportFundraisingIndirect Rates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range model across commercial and government business lines
Build revenue forecasts based on commercial bookings and sales capacity, GovCon backlog, weighted pipeline, and contract-type phasing
Partner with the Controller on indirect rate forecasting and with Contracts/BD on proposal pricing and wrap rates
Define and maintain company KPIs, including Revenue, Bookings, Backlog, book-to-bill, backlog coverage, margin, and operating leverage
Deliver monthly budget-versus-actual analysis with explanations of variance drivers
Build department- and program-level reporting for spend and headcount management
Own 13-week and long-range cash forecasting and runway planning
Drive board and investor materials, including fundraising models, dilution scenarios, and data room support
Model investment cases, new products, facilities and compute buildouts, and pricing; track results against original cases
Run scenario planning for award timing, hiring pace, and capital needs
Build scalable planning infrastructure connecting CRM, GL, and HR data; evaluate planning tools as complexity grows
Build and lead the FP&A team over time
Report to the Head of Finance and work closely with the Controller, GTM, Contracts/BD, and department leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or corporate development, including ownership of a company-level plan
Experience planning for a government contracting business, including backlog, indirect rates, contract types, and pricing
Commercial software and services experience is a strong plus; both government contracting and commercial experience together is ideal
Advanced three-statement and driver-based modeling skills
Board and investor-facing experience, with fundraising or M&A support a plus
Ability to turn analysis into a clear recommendation for executives, not just a dashboard
Comfort building from scratch with imperfect data
US Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance
For certain assignments, eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance may be required
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
401k with 5% matching
Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)
Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees
Pay strives to be at the upper end of the salary range