Join our dynamic FP&A team where we help shape and influence the future direction of Shopify! We are trusted advisors and growth partners to the business, striving to provide insights, solve complex problems, and contribute to a positive impact. Our work environment is fast-paced, high on trust, valuing impact above all else. If you're passionate about finance, thrive in a rapidly changing environment, and are committed to continuous learning, this is the Finance role for you.

Our R&D Finance team is currently hiring an FP&A Lead to serve as a strategic finance partner and trusted advisor to our Platform Infrastructure team, providing critical financial insights and analysis to drive strategic decision-making and support organizational growth. 

You will lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering, FinOps, and Data Science to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance operational performance. 

Please note that this opportunity is for an individual contributor role.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Financial Planning: Oversee platform growth planning, financial modeling, and forecasting while collaborating with engineering teams on targets and budgets.

• Analyze Opportunities: Conduct financial analyses for growth initiatives and develop business cases for investment viability. 

• Report Insights: Create management reports and dashboards, and perform variance analysis to inform decision-making. Collaborate on infrastructure KPIs for assessing platform performance.

• Support Operations: Provide financial insights, track key metrics, and work with engineering teams to identify and size cost-saving opportunities.

• Enhance Processes: Use SQL, Python, and AI to streamline financial processes and automate reporting.

• Build Relationships: Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and business units to maximize impact.

• Develop Talent: Mentor junior analysts and promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Extensive Industry Experience: FP&A support of cloud infrastructure or data center investments. Minimum of 6+ years in tech or SaaS-based business models, with a proven track record of impact in complex business environments. 

• Deep Expertise: Knowledge of SaaS platform systems and operations. Strong financial modeling, strategic business case analysis, and FP&A capabilities, including but not limited to P&L management and ad-hoc ROI analysis.

• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial insights into actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders. 

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver results in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

• Business Partnering Skills: Exceptional ability to collaborate with senior business engineering leaders and influence decision-making through effective relationship management. Clearly articulate technical information as business narratives for senior finance and business audiences.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Planning) and advanced analytical tools (SQL, Python) is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Platform infrastructure finance experience is required. Consistent record of success managing highly performant, scalable, cost-effective cloud infrastructure investments in FinOps, Engineering, or Finance.

• Track record of building strong working relationships with engineering teams with a collaborative, highly engaged approach.

• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA, or CFA) or MBA is a plus.

• Experience in a publicly traded company managing corporate FP&A is highly preferred.