Finance Manager

C3 AI has an opening for aFinance Managerlocated onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business, driving financial insights, planning, and execution to support our growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, delivering clear insights to guide decision-making.
• Lead business partner meetings by preparing reporting packages, conducting variance analysis, capacity planning, and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Provide senior leadership with actionable insights through monthly P&L reviews, KPI reporting, and trend analysis.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are accurately reflected in systems of record, serving as a timely source of truth.
• Support quarterly and annual planning cycles, including capacity planning, expense management, and headcount forecasting.
• Provide strategic decision support across operating expenses, headcount planning, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Own headcount planning and tracking:
  
  
  
  • Partner with the business to assess and validate resource requests.
  • Maintain tracking aligned with operating plans and forecasts, ensuring a streamlined req process (approval, tracking, reconciliation).
  
  
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting, and financial systems by automating models, dashboards, and processes using Excel, Power BI, and related tools.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a STEM-related field; MBA preferred
• 3+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance or; SaaS/PaaS experience strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present complex analysis to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Demonstrated success in consistently producing timely and highly detailed reports.
• Team-player with demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Proactive, data-driven mindset with a passion for uncovering insights and driving improvement.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.