At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll help lead the change. Our global Pack is made up of people who thrive on solving hard problems, moving fast, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Gartner Peer Insights and IDC MarketScape – but what matters most is the work behind it: delivering real outcomes for customers through award winning innovation like our Aurora Platform.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth company that’s redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you!
Arctic Wolf is seeking a high-impact Finance Director to lead the Central Finance FP&A function. This role partners closely with the CFO, SVP FP&A, and FP&A business partners to bring insight and compelling storytelling to executives, the Board of Directors, and investors.
The Finance Director owns Arctic Wolf’s total P&L, cash forecasting, annual operating plan, ongoing forecasting cadence, and the monthly FP&A close process. This is a high-visibility role at the center of how Arctic Wolf measures performance and makes strategic decisions.
What You’ll DoPrimary Scope & Responsibilities
Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and monthly FP&A close
Own consolidated P&L and cash flow forecasting
Maintain the 3-year long-range financial plan
Set financial targets in partnership with the CFO and SVP FP&A to drive ARR and profitability growth and improve key financial metrics
Maintain and enhance the Pigment planning tool, including governance of standard planning assumptions (benefit rates, FX, headcount, etc.)
Manage FX exposure globally and implement constant currency reporting
Lead preparation of Board and investor Finance materials, bringing creativity and compelling storytelling to Arctic Wolf’s financial journey
Build and maintain executive dashboards and KPI frameworks tied to ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, and unit economics
Foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement within the team
Actively embrace AI tools to drive increased financial insights and operational efficiency
8+ years of FP&A or related finance experience, preferably with time in a central finance role
Hands-on experience using and administering an enterprise FP&A planning platform; Pigment experience a strong plus
Strong understanding of all aspects of a P&L, cash forecasting, and managing a plan, forecast, and close at the corporate level
Curiosity to understand the “why” behind financial metrics (i.e., what are the business drivers, not just the numbers)
Expert-level financial modeling skills; fluency with SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC payback, Rule of 40)
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including building, mentoring, and developing talent in high-performing FP&A teams
This role plays a critical part in ensuring Arctic Wolf scales efficiently and thoughtfully. You will partner directly with leaders across the business to shape how we invest, operate, and grow.
For someone who enjoys working across functions, building strong partnerships, and bringing structure and insight to a dynamic environment, this is an opportunity to have meaningful impact on how we scale the business.
At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.
Our Values
Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.
We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.
We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
Equity for all employees
Flexible time off and paid volunteer days
RRSP and 401k match
Training and career development programs
Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services
Fertility support and paid parental leave
Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodation by emailing [email protected]. View our Hiring Page to learn more about our application process.
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).
Background checks are required for this position.
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.
The base salary range for this job family is 117,000 to 222,000 USD annually. This range reflects the base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this position, aligned to the broader job family base pay structure. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, experience, and location, including job family level. In addition to base pay, Arctic Wolf offers variable incentive compensation, new hire equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of FP&A or related finance experience, preferably supporting corporate functions
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including building, mentoring, and developing FP&A talent
- Strong understanding of expense management, headcount planning, and operating models
- Advanced skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis
- Proven ability to influence business partners and support data-driven decision-making
- Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leveraging data, automation, or AI-driven tools to enhance planning and reporting
- Background checks required
Arctic Wolf Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arctic Wolf and has not been reviewed or approved by Arctic Wolf.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive plans in sales roles are seen as strong when targets are met, with on‑target earnings positioned as competitive. This dynamic helps explain notably higher satisfaction in sales relative to other functions.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is included for all employees across offers, broadening ownership beyond limited groups. Broad access to equity can provide meaningful upside tied to company performance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible paid time off and dedicated volunteer time off are core parts of the package. These options expand avenues for time away beyond standard vacation and holidays.
Arctic Wolf Insights
What We Do
The cybersecurity industry has an effectiveness problem. Every year new technologies, vendors, and solutions emerge, and yet despite this constant innovation we continue to see high profile breaches in the headlines. All organizations know they need better security, but the dizzying array of options leave resource-constrained IT and security leaders wondering how to proceed. At Arctic Wolf, our mission is to End Cyber Risk through effective security operations. To achieve this, we believe that organizations must do three key things:
