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Full-Time

Head of Corporate FP&a

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Notion

Notion

501-1,000 employees

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

Consulting
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$280k - $320kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 15+ years of relevant finance/FP&A experience (including 8+ years in leadership roles), in a B2B and B2C2B SaaS environment
  • Have experience leading a Corporate FP&A function through both rapid growth and operating at scale
  • Have extensive experience partnering with cross-functional leaders to deliver a strategy for long-term, efficient growth, and establish financial framework for investment decisions
  • Have experience with headcount planning, workforce management planning, and accurate cost modeling
  • Excellent proficiency in accounting and corporate finance concepts, including fluency at translating between GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics, building detailed 3 statement models
  • Experience driving financial planning and business systems implementations
  • Deep understanding of B2B SaaS businesses (including metrics and customer lifecycle) for both product-led-growth and sales-led motions
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship skills to hire, develop and manage a growing team
  • Willingness to roll-up sleeves to dive into financial models — highly proficient in Excel / Google Sheets is a must
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt well to change
  • Have excellent business judgement with “get it done” attitude
Responsibilities
  • Own and manage the operating plan and key financial processes, including budget planning, forecasting, monthly BvAs and long-range planning
  • Develop business narrative and variance analysis for internal stakeholders to discuss results, identify risks and opportunities, and drive accountability
  • Apply an analytical approach to influence strategic decision-making, with a focus on capital allocation decisions, long-term financial planning and equity management
  • Lead, manage, and scale a high performing Corporate FP&A team, responsible for Corporate and financial business partnerships across G&A, S&M and R&D
  • Drive departmental specific analyses, examples including workforce strategy, AI strategy, GTM strategy
  • Develop new processes or improve existing processes relating to financial planning and reporting, including setting the vision for our financial systems roadmap
  • Collaborate with team members across Finance & Accounting to ensure accurate, timely financial close and reporting
  • Develop business narrative to support external reporting

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy organization and communication of ideas. A notable aspect of Notion is its AI-powered Q&A feature, which provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. Additionally, Notion has a strong global community that creates content and offers courses, supporting multiple languages and aiming to expand further.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$411.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

33%

1 year growth

69%

2 year growth

343%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings, making it more appealing to privacy-conscious users.
  • Integration of the Cron calendar app and the launch of Notion Calendar enhance the platform's scheduling capabilities, providing a more comprehensive workspace solution.
  • Notion's continuous innovation, such as the AI feature that combines search engine and chatbot functionalities, keeps it ahead of the competition.

What critics are saying

  • The entry of major competitors like Microsoft's Loop could erode Notion's market share.
  • Reliance on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if users do not convert to paid plans.

What makes Notion unique

  • Notion consolidates multiple productivity tools into a single platform, offering a seamless user experience that reduces the need for multiple subscriptions.
  • The platform's AI-powered Q&A feature centralizes knowledge and provides instant answers, setting it apart from competitors.
  • Notion's vibrant global community and multilingual support enhance user engagement and accessibility, making it a versatile tool for international teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO

Mental health & wellbeing package

Parental leave

Fertility coverage

Retirement matching

Commuter benefits

Monthly stipend