Full-Time

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Posted on 6/25/2024

Circle

Circle

1,001-5,000 employees

Facilitates digital currency payments and commerce

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$252.5k - $332.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Expert

Remote in USA

Remote first in the US, with Miami as a relevant location.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 15+ years of demonstrated success leading strategic finance and planning within a dynamic, global financial organization. Prior experience in corporate finance, management consulting, investment banking strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have a consistent track record of outstanding financial and strategic analysis and delivering meaningful recommendations based on this analysis.
  • 10+ years of proven leadership and management experience in a fast-paced work environment.
  • First-class financial analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills, able to bring structure to ambiguous problems, generate hypotheses, coordinate research and analysis, fluently manipulate data, conduct analysis, and synthesize insight.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to use numbers to tell a business story, able to tailor message and content to different audiences, strong writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to structure, manage, and coordinate complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple work streams with multiple stakeholders.
  • Broad and deep knowledge and understanding of corporate finance, strategic and business planning, core financial processes, and how they all fit together to drive a business forward.
  • A get things done mindset, able to think strategically and take initiative to move forward tactically, continually iterate and improve, while anticipating demands of leadership.
  • Deep curiosity about the impact of technology on the global financial system.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s degree in related field of study preferred.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
  • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.
Responsibilities
  • Leading core strategic financial and planning processes at the corporate and functional levels, including budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking & analysis.
  • Ensuring the ongoing delivery of quality analytics and reporting, including headcount, revenue, operating expenses, cash flow, and analysis of actual to expected performance.
  • Partnering with product, business, and other departmental leaders to create and manage functional plans and budgets, conduct financial reviews of departments, and provide leaders with business insights to drive growth, efficiency, profitability, and operational improvement.
  • Providing financial analysis, decision support, and appropriate challenge to our product and business organizations as we evaluate new products, new markets, and new commercial partnerships, including through our Deal Review Group.
  • Supporting the CFO directly in all communications with the board, leadership team, investors, and other stakeholders, preparing materials, conducting analysis, and helping shape our narrative.
  • Supporting other functions (including Investor Relations and Corporate Development) with ad-hoc financial modeling and analysis to foster informed, strategic decision-making, including market analysis, business case development, corporate financial analysis, cost analysis.
  • Overseeing and ensuring compliance with all FP&A-related SOX controls.
  • Attracting, leading, developing, exciting and retaining an engaged, high-performance team.

Circle is a financial technology firm that helps businesses use digital currencies and public blockchains for various financial activities, including payments and commerce. The company provides a platform that allows clients, ranging from small businesses to large corporations, to securely and efficiently engage with digital currencies. Circle makes money through transaction fees and service charges related to these digital currency transactions. What sets Circle apart from its competitors is its focus on leveraging blockchain technology to enhance financial services, making it a significant player in the digital finance sector. The goal of Circle is to empower businesses to take advantage of the benefits of digital currencies and improve their financial operations.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Circle's strategic partnership with Binance expands USDC's market reach and user base.
  • Integration of AI in compliance tools enhances Circle's operational efficiency.
  • Maturation of blockchain technology boosts Circle's cross-border payment services.

What critics are saying

  • KuCoin Pay's launch poses a competitive threat to Circle's payment solutions.
  • Brazil's potential ban on stablecoin withdrawals could limit Circle's regional operations.
  • Emergence of new blockchain technologies may challenge Circle's current infrastructure.

What makes Circle unique

  • Circle leverages stablecoins for efficient payments and e-commerce solutions.
  • Circle's partnership with Binance enhances USDC's global adoption and utility.
  • Circle's blockchain technology offers secure and transparent financial services.

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Benefits

Paid time off - We offer flexible paid time off — take what you need as long as it works with you and your team, and all Circle employees get mobile phone and home office reimbursements.

Health coverage - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits. Enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, and Circle covers some or all of the premiums.

Invested in your future - All U.S. full-time and part-time employees enjoy 401(k) and pensions (with 4% company match if you contribute 5% or more), and share Circle’s success via company equity awards.

Learning & development - Your individual growth and development is important to us and we provide the resources to help you grow your career while at Circle.

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