Strategic Finance Systems Lead

at Faire

Location

New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA

Compensation

$175k–$240k USD

Type

full time

Posted

1 months ago

Remote

Yes

Market range · function + seniority

$132k—$163k—$201k

p25 · target · p75 · n=705

Posted $240k · well above market

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Job description

About Faire

Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so businesses can grow and local communities can thrive.

We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.

About this role

We're looking for a Systems and Automation Lead to join our Strategic Finance team. In this role, you'll be the Pigment platform owner and systems architect, partnering closely with Finance and Data teams to design, build, and optimize our financial planning ecosystem. You'll play a critical role in our IPO readiness journey by delivering scalable systems solutions that power our forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

This role sits within our Finance and Strategy org but will include deep embedded partnership with Finance Data leadership o. You'll be at the intersection of finance, data, and technology, translating business requirements into elegant technical solutions while continuously improving our planning infrastructure.

What you’ll do

Own the Pigment platform end-to-end, including model design, formula logic, system configuration, and integration architecture
Implement and deliver key initiatives from our systems roadmap, collaborating with the systems team and cross-functional partners to bring projects from concept to completion
Lead monthly data imports, validations, and actuals loading processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across planning applications
Design and maintain robust data pipelines that connect Snowflake, Pigment, and downstream reporting tools
Act as the technical advisor to Strategic Finance on planning workflows, model optimization, and system capabilities
Develop dashboards and reporting ecosystems that surface key business insights, drive end-user adoption, and support planning processes
Build self-service analytics capabilities that empower finance teams to access and analyze data independently
Train and enable finance teams through development of training materials, office hours, and documentation that drive adoption, confidence, and best practices
Experiment with AI solutions to automate workflows, improve accuracy, and elevate the speed and impact of Strategic Finance operations
Stay current on Pigment product releases and industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to leverage new capabilities

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in financial systems, FP&A, business systems, or data-focused roles in a SaaS, high-growth, and/or B2B environment
Proven expertise building and maintaining financial planning tools such as Pigment, Anaplan, or Adaptive—including model design, formula writing, and system configuration
Strong technical foundations in SQL or similar languages, with solid understanding of data flows, integrations, and governance across finance systems
Track record of translating business needs into scalable system solutions and driving projects from concept to adoption
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships
Self-starter mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive initiatives independently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Pigment specifically; driven implementations and integrations in a high-growth or pre-IPO or B2B SaaS environment
Familiarity with Mode for data visualization and Snowflake data warehouse to support reporting and insights
Understanding of FP&A processes, SaaS metrics and financial modeling principles
Experience with process automation, scripting or workflow tools
Background supporting IPO readiness initiatives or public company reporting requirements
Exposure to AI/ML tools for finance automation and workflow optimization

Salary Range

San Francisco and New York : the pay range for this role is $174,500 to $240,000 per year.

This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hybrid Faire employees currently go into the office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third flex day of their choosing (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday). Additionally, hybrid in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific Workplace and Information Technology positions may require onsite attendance 5 days per week as will be indicated in the job posting.

Why you’ll love working at Faire

Move fast: You'll own meaningful problems that serve customers around the globe with the agency to move fast and see your results clearly.
Equipped to scale: We invest in what matters, including the latest enterprise AI tools, to help you work smarter and get more out of every day.
Best in class: Our team is full of sharp, kind, and generous colleagues who care about their craft and about helping you grow in yours.
Real rewards. Competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life inside and outside of work.
Belonging: We're intentional about building an environment where every Faire employee has equal access to opportunities, growth, and success.

Faire was founded in 2017 by a team of early product and engineering leads from Square. We’re backed by some of the top investors in retail and tech including: Y Combinator, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Forerunner Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and DST Global. We have headquarters in San Francisco and Kitchener-Waterloo, and a global employee presence across offices in Toronto, London, and New York. To learn more about Faire and our customers, you can read more on our blog.

Faire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Faire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. To request reasonable accommodation, please fill out our Accommodation Request Form (https://bit.ly/faire-form)

Privacy

For information about the type of personal data Faire collects from applicants, as well as your choices regarding the data collected about you, please visit Faire’s Privacy Notice (https://www.faire.com/privacy)

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