Job Description

Founded in 2012, H2O.ai is at the forefront of the AI movement to democratize Generative AI. H2O.ai’s open-source Generative AI and Enterprise h2oGPT, combined with Document AI and the award-winning autoML Driverless AI, have transformed more than 20,000 global organizations and over half of the Fortune 500 and household brands, including AT&T, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Chipotle, ADP, Workday, Progressive Insurance, and AES. 

Our “AI for Good” program supports nonprofit groups, foundations, and communities in their efforts to advance education, healthcare, and environmental conservation, including identifying areas vulnerable to natural disasters and protecting endangered species.

We have a vibrant community of two million data scientists worldwide and aim to bring together the world’s top data scientists with customers to co-create GenAI applications that are usable and valuable by everyone. Business users can now leverage the power of LLMs to enhance productivity with enterprise applications.

H2O.ai is a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms. We are the only provider in the market to offer both Predictive AI and Generative AI on premise and air gapped, in addition to supporting all cloud environments. 

About This Opportunity  

The Strategic Finance Manager (FP&A) will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategies and performance. This position will require a deep understanding of SaaS models, subscription and licensing revenue models, and a strong proficiency in data analytics, business intelligence (BI), and financial modeling, with the ability to program and utilize SQL or similar tools for advanced data analysis.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Build and implement financial plans aligned with the company’s strategic objectives to support growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage SQL and other programming languages to analyze large datasets, derive actionable insights, and create predictive models that influence executive decision-making.
• B2B Subscription Expertise: Develop deep understanding of the B2B subscription and licensing model, driving forecasting, budgeting, and reporting on recurring revenue streams.
• Business Analytics & KPIs: Establish and maintain company-wide business analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that provide real-time insights into financial and operational performance.
• Collaboration with Executives: Partner with senior leadership to understand long-term business objectives and uncover opportunities to accelerate growth and drive efficiencies.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of quantitative analysis, data accuracy, and forward-thinking financial planning.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis and create customized reports as needed to address specific business challenges or opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Technical Expertise in Data & BI: Strong proficiency in SQL or other programming languages for financial and business data analysis. Familiarity with BI tools and platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• SaaS & Subscription Model Experience: Proven experience working in a SaaS or other subscription-based company, with an understanding of recurring revenue models and customer lifetime value.
• Financial Acumen: 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support in high-growth technology environments. Investment banking, private equity, or corporate development experience.
• Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated ability to build and lead FP&A teams, creating a high-trust environment that emphasizes data-driven decision-making.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to partner effectively across finance, product, business intelligence, and operations teams.
• Advanced Financial Modeling: Ability to create detailed financial models and forecasts, applying quantitative analysis to drive business performance improvements.
• Tools & Systems: Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar. Advanced Excel/Google Sheet skills and experience with database systems for data retrieval and analysis.

How to Stand Out From the Crowd

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience in a $500M+ revenue company with B2B SaaS revenue model.

Why H2O.ai?

• Market Leader in Total Rewards
• Remote-Friendly Culture
• Flexible working environment
• Be part of a world-class team
• Career Growth
• Salary Range $180,000- $225,000 annual

H2O.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status or any other legally protected basis.

H2O.ai is an innovative AI cloud platform company, leading the mission to democratize AI for everyone. Thousands of organizations from all over the world have used our cutting-edge technology across a variety of industries. We’ve made it easy for people at all levels to generate breakthrough solutions to complex business problems and advance the discovery of new ideas and revenue streams. We push the boundaries of what is possible with artificial intelligence. 

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