Job Details

About the Role  

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and business-savvy Finance Manager to partner closely with Engineering, Product, and our leadership teams to drive financial planning, investment strategy, and operational rigor across the business, with a primary focus on R&D. This role will report to the Director of Strategic Finance and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support. You will play a key role in informing how Armada allocates resources and invests in innovation. 

What You'll Do

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Engineering, Product, and other business teams 
• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and relevant accounting considerations (e.g., capitalization policies) 
• Partner with broader teams (GTM, RevOps, Strategic Finance) to ensure alignment across company plans 

Financial Strategy & Planning 

• Own financial planning for key functions, with a primary focus on R&D, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning 
• Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to translate technical roadmaps into financial plans 
• Develop and track key metrics (e.g., cost efficiency, headcount productivity) 

Investment Strategy & Decision Support 

• Evaluate new product initiatives, infrastructure investments, and key business opportunities through detailed financial models and business cases 
• Support prioritization of resources across competing initiatives 
• Conduct scenario analysis to inform trade-offs between growth, cost, and operational efficiency 

Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis 

• Lead budgeting cycles and monthly/quarterly forecast updates for supported functions 
• Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to improve cost discipline and predictability 
• Partner with business leaders to track performance against financial targets  

Process Improvement & Scaling 

• Build scalable processes, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to support financial visibility and decision-making 
• Improve visibility into spend, hiring, and investment performance 
• Drive automation and tooling enhancements across FP&A systems 

You’re a Great Fit If You’re 

• A strategic thinker who can connect technical investments to financial outcomes  
• A hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity and creates structure where none exists  
• A strong partner who can influence without authority and collaborate with technical teams  
• A detail-oriented operator who can balance precision with speed in a fast-paced environment  
• A self-starter with a bias for action and ownership  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles  
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred. 
• Experience supporting Engineering, Product, R&D, or other technical/business functions preferred 
• Strong financial modeling skills (scenario modeling, investment analysis, headcount planning) 
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a high-growth environment 
• Familiarity with software development cost capitalization and related accounting concepts is a plus 
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Pigment, or similar) and data tools 
• Advanced Excel proficiency required