Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Substack is building a new economic engine for culture, giving the most creative and interesting people on the internet the power of their own publishing platform. The terms of our culture shouldn’t be set by legacy media gatekeepers or chaos-fueling social platforms, but by the people who actively shape it. Substack’s model—based on direct subscriptions—has fueled an explosion of independent publishing. It empowers creators with economic autonomy, creative ownership, and a direct connection to their most engaged audiences.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to join our team. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and provide guidance and support with financial modeling, planning and analysis. This is a critical role for ensuring Substack scales efficiently and drives sustainable growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting (monthly, quarterly, annual), and long-range planning across the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Accounting, HR, Partnerships, Engineering, and department leads) to align financial plans with business objectives and headcount strategies
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including budget vs. actuals, KPI tracking, variance analysis, and board presentations
• Perform detailed financial modeling and scenario analyses to inform strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital planning, and revenue forecasting
• Support the month-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting through collaboration with the Accounting and Operations teams
• Develop and enhance cash flow forecasts and identify opportunities for working capital optimization
• Build and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and operating metrics to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead or assist in the implementation and optimization of FP&A and ERP systems
• Analyze OPEX spend at the vendor and organizational level; manage monthly spend and re-forecasting processes
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and other executives by providing financial insights, business case evaluations, and ongoing performance reviews
• Support investor relations and external reporting through metric tracking, benchmarking, and preparation of materials
• Continuously evaluate current financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and help drive automation and efficiency across the Finance function

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of combined experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, strategic finance, or FP&A
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or other relevant disciplines
• Demonstrated excellence in project management skills, with the ability to manage and manipulate large data sets, critically analyze existing processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and distill complex concepts into digestible pieces
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing at all levels of management and across functions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail
• High level of ownership and intellectual curiosity with a result-oriented attitude
• Ability to provide recommendations to drive execution and decision-making; seen as a trusted and objective advisor
• Proficient with G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bonus: experience with Aleph, SQL, Snowflake, Python, VBA

Our cash compensation salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000. Multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, determine final offer amounts and may vary from the amounts listed above.