Sr. Manager, Finance

Senior Manager of FinanceWe're looking for a high-impact Senior Manager of Finance to support and scale an AI-forward finance function at a high-growth B2B SaaS company. This role reports directly to the CEO and is a hands-on execution role focused on financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and business partnership. You'll work closely with the CEO and the leaders of all functions to translate business dynamics into clear financial insights and help guide key decisions as the company continues to scale.You'll manage a small team (including our Senior Accounting Manager) and partner closely with the CEO and exec team to evolve and scale our finance function, with additional support from an experienced fractional CFO. This role is focused on building strong financial foundations particularly around modeling, forecasting, and planning while leveraging automation and AI to drive efficiency as we grow.This is an ideal role for someone who can punch above their weight, thrives in ambiguity, and is excited to own and continuously improve the company's financial engine as a highly strategic lever of long-term success.Note: This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, and requires three days at our headquarters office in Financial District, San Francisco. Candidates must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.Financial Modeling & Strategic Decision SupportOwn and evolve the company's driver-based financial model (ARR, retention, burn, runway, scenario planning)Translate business initiatives into clear financial impact and tradeoffsRun scenario and sensitivity analyses to support CEO and leadership decisionsBuild top-down and bottoms-up planning frameworks aligned to company strategyForecasting, Budgeting & Performance ManagementLead annual planning and budgeting across the companyOwn monthly and quarterly forecasts, incorporating pipeline and operational driversPartner with Sales/RevOps to improve forecast accuracy and connect it to financial plansDeliver variance analysis and actionable insights on performanceBusiness Partnership & Cross-Functional LeadershipAct as a thought partner to leadership on key decisionsCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial alignment across teamsCommunicate financial insights clearly and effectively to stakeholdersFinance + Accounting ConnectivityEnsure forecasts and models align with actuals in partnership with AccountingConnect accounting outputs to planning, forecasting, and reportingBridge historical performance with forward-looking insightsAI-Driven Finance OperationsLeverage AI and automation to improve forecasting, reporting, and analysisEnhance how finance scales by increasing efficiency and insightContinuously improve processes for speed and accuracyLeadership & Team DevelopmentManage and develop a small, high-performing teamHelp bring structure and accountability to a fast-moving environmentLead with ownership, curiosity, and a bias toward actionWho You Are6- 10 years of experience in finance, FP&A, or strategic finance roles, including experience in a high-growth B2B SaaS company (Series AD preferred)Prior experience in a lean start-up environment, with the ability to operate with high ownership and limited resourcesExceptional financial modeling skills (advanced Excel) with the ability to quickly translate business questions into structured models and scenariosStrong experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, with a clear grasp of how to connect sales forecasts to financial plansProven ability to connect financial modeling with accounting outputs, ensuring forecasts align with actuals without owning day-to-day accountingSome exposure to accounting concepts (GAAP, revenue recognition, etc.) preferredExperience partnering closely with cross-functional teams (especially Sales/RevOps) to improve forecasting accuracy and drive better decision-makingBackground in a top-tier investment banking analyst program or equivalent rigorous finance training strongly preferredExposure to fundraising, investor expectations, or capital planning, with an understanding of how financials are evaluated by investors1- 2+ years of leadership or functional ownership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a small teamStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear insights for leadershipHighly curious, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a willingness to punch above your weight and grow quicklyInterest in and experience with leveraging AI tools to improve finance workflows, automation, and scalabilityWhat We OfferCompetitive salary starting at $200,000 USD/ year. This starting number can be increased based on levels of expertise, location, cost of living, taxes, market experience, etc.Equity at a well-funded, fast-growing startupUnlimited vacation time so you can take what you need, when you need it99% covered Health + Dental + Vision insurance for employees and dependents401K through Empower with options to invest how you want itA Note to CandidatesWe are an equal opportunity employer who values and encourages diversity, equity and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, caste, or disability status.Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Craft, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!