Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Substack is building a new economic engine for culture, giving the most creative and interesting people on the internet the power of their own publishing platform.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to join our team. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and provide guidance and support with financial modeling, planning and analysis. This is a critical role for ensuring Substack scales efficiently and drives sustainable growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting (monthly, quarterly, annual), and long-range planning across the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Accounting, HR, Partnerships, Engineering, and department leads) to align financial plans with business objectives and headcount strategies
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including budget vs. actuals, KPI tracking, variance analysis, and board presentations
• Perform detailed financial modeling and scenario analyses to inform strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital planning, and revenue forecasting
• Support the month-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting through collaboration with the Accounting and Operations teams
• Develop and enhance cash flow forecasts and identify opportunities for working capital optimization
• Build and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and operating metrics to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead or assist in the implementation and optimization of FP&A and ERP systems
• Analyze OPEX spend at the vendor and organizational level; manage monthly spend and re-forecasting processes
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and other executives by providing financial insights, business case evaluations, and ongoing performance reviews
• Support investor relations and external reporting through metric tracking, benchmarking, and preparation of materials
• Continuously evaluate current financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and help drive automation and efficiency across the Finance function

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of combined experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, strategic finance, or FP&A
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or other relevant disciplines
• Demonstrated excellence in project management skills, with the ability to manage and manipulate large data sets, critically analyze existing processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and distill complex concepts into digestible pieces
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing at all levels of management and across functions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail
• High level of ownership and intellectual curiosity with a result-oriented attitude
• Ability to provide recommendations to drive execution and decision-making; seen as a trusted and objective advisor
• Proficient with G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bonus: experience with Aleph, SQL, Snowflake, Python, VBA

Our cash compensation salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000.