Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens use Watershed to manage climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive real decarbonization. We are looking for team members who love product-building, want to work hard at a mission-oriented startup, and will collaborate with us in shaping the culture of a growing team.
We have offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Sydney, and remote team members across the US and Europe. We hope that you'll be interested in joining us!
The role
FP&A is a critical function for Watershed, and as an early FP&A hire, you will be a key player in building the FP&A function in this strategic and operational individual contributor role. You will support strategic decision-making by improving visibility into business performance and leveraging data-driven insights, shaping Watershed’s long-term trajectory. You’ll play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the company, and will serve as a strategic business partner to several executive leaders and their functions to enhance their financial performance
We are looking for someone with experience as a highly effective finance business partner to senior executives. You should also have a track record as an excellent collaborator and communicator bringing past experience of identifying complex business problems and developing action plans to address.
This role is based in our San Francisco HQ.
You will:
- Partner with senior leaders on financial planning, decision-making, and execution by providing financial expertise and insights
- Perform detailed financial analysis to identify business trends, key drivers, and opportunities to improve performance
- Develop and own financial and business models to support key decisions and/or major projects.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Work with business leaders and their teams to gather input and ensure alignment with overall company objectives. Provide financial guidance and assist with defining optimal resource allocation.
- Develop and publish financial metrics to senior management to track company performance and drive accountability.
- Identify high ROI opportunities and partner with others to make them a reality.
You might be a fit if you have:
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A or a related financial role.
- Ideal background: 2-3 years in investment banking and then 2-3 years in FP&A.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Experience with Enterprise Subscription / SaaS businesses is a plus.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
- Advanced understanding of GAAP financial statements.
- Have a clear track record of successfully cultivating cross-functional business partnerships
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
At Watershed, we strive to design consistent, fair, and competitive compensation programs. The total cash compensation range may be inclusive of several levels at Watershed and final offer will be determined by a number of factors, including the candidate’s skills, capabilities, and location, as well as scope of the role.
The anticipated cash compensation range is in addition to a total rewards benefit package including equity, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), unlimited paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility, and mental health programs etc.
Salary Range
$124,200—$164,000 USD
Where does Watershed work?
We have hub offices in San Francisco, New York and London, and some remote team members in the US and EU. Most of our jobs need to be in San Francisco / New York / London, but certain jobs are open to being remote and will be specifically noted on the jobs page and in the job description.
What’s the interview process like?
It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1 to 2 conversations about Watershed, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but usual next steps are a skill or experience screen (e.g. a coding interview for an engineer, a portfolio review for a designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in person interview panel after that if the screens go well. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.
What We Do
Watershed is the enterprise climate platform. Leading companies like Walmart, Stripe, Spotify, Klarna, and Twitter use Watershed's software to measure, reduce, and report their carbon emissions. With its state-of-the-art carbon data engine, in-house climate experts, and marketplace of high-quality decarbonization initiatives, Watershed provides audit-grade emissions data to power business value creation, regulatory compliance, and global climate impact. Watershed’s advisors and investors include Mark Carney, Christiana Figueres, Al Gore, Sequoia, and Kleiner Perkins. Watershed is based in San Francisco, Calif., and London, U.K.
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