Finance Operations • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in finance, particularly in a strategic role that involves growth and market analysis — you've successfully partnered with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes and improve financial efficiency. You are comfortable working directly in SQL, navigating complex datasets, and translating data into actionable insights that influence company growth strategies.

You possess a strong analytical mindset and enjoy building financial models and metrics — your ability to see the bigger picture while managing detailed financial forecasts sets you apart. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Growth teams to identify opportunities and optimize performance across various channels.

Your experience includes ownership of revenue forecasting and pipeline modeling — you understand the nuances of sales capacity, win rates, and how these metrics impact overall ARR. You are adept at scenario modeling and cohort analysis, ensuring that financial strategies align with the company's growth objectives.

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys shaping narratives around growth — your insights help guide leadership in making informed decisions about capital allocation and market strategies. You are passionate about leveraging data to drive business success and are committed to continuous improvement in financial processes.

Desirable

Experience in a tech or SaaS environment is a plus, as is familiarity with product-led growth strategies. You may have worked with data teams to enhance analytics frameworks, ensuring that finance has reliable self-serve analytics capabilities.

What you'll do

In this role, you will own Descript's top of funnel and growth models, tracking metrics from signups to paid conversions and retention. You will be responsible for sales-led revenue forecasting, including detailed pipeline modeling and analysis of sales capacity and quota-driven ARR. Your work will involve building and maintaining GTM financial models that encompass ARR builds, channel performance, and cohort analysis.

You will partner closely with the data team to define key metrics and improve the data framework, enabling reliable analytics for finance. Your insights will help shape the company's growth strategies, and you will act as a thought partner to GTM leadership on goal setting and performance tracking.

You will also engage in scenario modeling to assess potential growth opportunities and risks, providing recommendations that influence strategic decisions. Your role will require you to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to stakeholders across the organization, ensuring alignment on growth initiatives.

What we offer

Descript offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth trajectory. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to innovation and excellence in finance. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in shaping the future of Descript and making a meaningful impact in the finance function.