FP&A Lead

About MotherDuck

Don’t let the quirky name fool you : At MotherDuck , we’re on a mission to make data warehousing fun, frictionless, and ducking awesome for developers and data practitioners building blazing fast internal and customer-facing analytics experiences. We're building a cloud-hosted version of DuckDB, working hand-in-hand with the creators of the fastest-growing and fastest-improving query engine on the planet. Unlike other databases, MotherDuck was architected to unify local development with cloud operations to bridge the gap between software and data engineering workflows. Our team is a mix of thoughtful, passionate, and empathetic data industry veterans.

What you will do

At MotherDuck, we're building the future of cloud-based data analytics with DuckDB at the core. We're a team that values agency, thoughtfulness, flexibility, and a healthy dose of unorthodoxy. As we grow, we're looking for an FP&A Leader who shares these values and can help us make smarter decisions through rigorous financial analysis—without losing our scrappy, curious spirit.

As our FP&A Lead, you won't just be building models in spreadsheets; you'll be the analytical engine that helps leadership understand our business, allocate resources wisely, and chart our path to success. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role where you'll have real ownership, the freedom to dig deep into the data, and the responsibility to turn complex information into clear insights.

Key Responsibilities :

• Exercise agency : Own the full FP&A cycle including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and board reporting—building frameworks that fit our unique business.
• Embrace unorthodoxy : Find creative ways to analyze our business without defaulting to traditional SaaS metrics if they don't tell the full story.
• Practice thoughtfulness : Deliver insightful analysis that goes beyond the numbers—help leadership understand the "why" behind performance and what it means for decision-making.
• Stay flexible : Build models and processes that accommodate rapid change while maintaining analytical rigor.
• Partner closely with leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions
• Own the monthly / quarterly financial review process and board materials
• Build and maintain financial models that forecast revenue, expenses, cash flow, and key metrics
• Drive the annual planning process and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Analyze unit economics, customer cohorts, and operational metrics to inform strategy
• Support fundraising efforts with investor materials and scenario modeling
• Collaborate with GTM, Engineering, and Product teams to understand drivers and optimize performance
• Implement and optimize FP&A tools and dashboards to enable self-service analytics

What you bring

What people should be saying if you’re doing ducking awesome

What we provide

Please Apply

Does this role sound appealing to you, but you’re missing some of the requirements or don’t quite think you’re qualified? Please apply anyway. Research has shown that underrepresented groups in technology often shy away from roles which aren’t a 100% match. We aim to build a diverse team and will strongly consider applicants who bring many of the requirements plus have other experiences which round out their qualifications.

MotherDuck is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. MotherDuck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

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