[Remote] Director, Cloud Finance at Confluent

United States

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$237,600 – $285,100Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, Cloud Computing, Data StreamingIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of FP&A experience, with at least three years directly managing people and teams in a high-growth software company
Experience partnering with the R&D function
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive clarity in complex environments
Experience operating at all levels with the ability to be hands-on while also keeping an eye on the strategic big picture
Usage-based SaaS contract experience a strong plus
Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels at the company
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning background
Intellectually curious, results-driven, and a crisp communicator with solid business and financial acumen

Responsibilities

Lead FP&A support for R&D Cloud Finance, partnering with senior executives to drive financial discipline and strategic decision-making
Partner across the product lifecycle with Product Management, Engineering, and GTM on pricing/packaging, new product introductions, or new monetization initiatives to assess revenue recognition impacts, operational scalability, and business risk—and influence decisions that balance growth and compliance
Develop business processes and engage with R&D executive leadership on financial reviews by product and develop growth plans
Develop financial models reflecting strategic long-term plans by product highlighting key success factors
Provide leadership on topline consumption insight and analytics. Establish a framework outlining growth drivers and predictive insights for forecasting consumption
Structure and influence complex revenue deals in partnership with Sales, Deal Desk, and Accounting to achieve optimal revenue outcomes and speed-to-close; serve as an escalation point for complex arrangements
Analyze and optimize Cloud gross margins and infrastructure costs, partnering across both internal teams and external vendors
Lead overall cloud capacity planning strategy and set efficiency targets in hosting capacity across Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) in partnership with R&D
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering career growth and operational excellence

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial PlanningFP&AFinancial ModelingForecastingStrategic PlanningRevenue RecognitionPricing StrategyBusiness AnalyticsConsumption AnalyticsExcelSQL

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Director, Cloud Finance position?

The salary range is $237.6K - $285.1K.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

The position is remote.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of FP&A experience in a high-growth software company, with at least three years managing people and teams, experience partnering with R&D, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

What is the company culture like at Confluent?

Confluent values team members who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, show up for each other, with no egos or solo acts—just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger together.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director, Cloud Finance role?

A strong candidate is a seasoned finance professional with strong financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning background, who is highly motivated, intellectually curious, results-driven, and a crisp communicator with solid business and financial acumen.

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$443.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.

Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.

Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.

Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.

Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.

WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.

Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.

The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.

Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.

Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.

The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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