[Remote] Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Chainguard

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, Cybersecurity, Open Source SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
~10+ years of progressive FP&A/strategic finance experience, ideally in high-growth technology / SaaS / cybersecurity / security software companies
Demonstrated track record of leading FP&A at the director or senior-director level: building models, driving planning/forecasting, partnering with senior leadership
Strong business partnering and influencing skills — able to translate financial insight into business decisions, engage non-finance stakeholders
Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills; comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and rapid change
Strong communication skills — able to present to the C-suite and board, distill complex financials into clear recommendations
Experience with driver-based planning, scenario modelling, and advanced Excel / financial planning tools. Familiarity with enterprise planning/CPM systems is a plus
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup/scale-up environment, with growth orientation, and willingness to roll-up sleeves
Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team, set priorities, and deliver results

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget, quarterly re-forecasting, and long-range (3-5 year) strategic planning processes
Develop and maintain driver-based financial models, scenario planning, and what-if analyses to support business growth and capital allocation decisions
Provide timely, actionable financial and operational insight to business unit heads (GTM, Product, Engineering, Ops) and executive leadership: revenue trends, margin analysis, cost structure, cash flow, head-count planning
Own the monthly/quarterly business review process: present P&L, balance sheet, cash flow variance analysis, highlight risks & opportunities
Partner with Accounting/Controller on financial close, forecasting vs actuals, ensuring data integrity, assumptions validation, and reporting consistency
Drive process improvement, automation, and system enhancements within FP&A (e.g., financial planning tools, dashboards, analytics)
Serve as a strategic business partner: influence decision making, evaluate new business models, investments, partnerships, M&A, pricing, cost optimization
Build, lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team: recruit, mentor, set goals, build skills in financial modelling, business partnering, and presentation
Ensure FP&A aligns with company values and culture – enabling a fast-moving startup/scale-up environment while maintaining rigor and discipline

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial PlanningForecastingFinancial ModelingScenario PlanningVariance AnalysisP&L ManagementCash Flow AnalysisHeadcount PlanningBudgetingStrategic PlanningBusiness PartneringFP&A ToolsDashboardsAnalyticsTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Director FP&A role?

The role requires ~10+ years of progressive FP&A/strategic finance experience and a demonstrated track record of leading FP&A at the director or senior-director level, ideally in high-growth technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, or security software companies.

What are the top skills needed for this position?

Key skills include strong business partnering and influencing abilities, excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, strong communication skills for C-suite and board presentations, and experience with driver-based planning, scenario modelling, and advanced Excel or financial planning tools.

What is the company culture like for this role?

The role involves working in a fast-paced startup/scale-up environment with a growth orientation, requiring comfort with rapid change, a willingness to roll up sleeves, and alignment with company values while maintaining rigor and discipline.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Director role?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field, 10+ years FP&A experience in high-growth tech/SaaS/security, proven leadership in FP&A, and skills in financial modeling, business partnering, and communicating with executives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$249MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.

Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.

Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.

The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.

Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.

Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.

Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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