Head of Finance and Analytics

Sequencing • Full-time • Remote (United States) • 5h ago

The Position

Sequencing is hiring its first Head of Finance & Analytics to build the financial and data infrastructure that powers our next phase of growth. Reporting to the COO, this leader will establish our FP&A function from the ground up, own performance reporting for the executive team and board, and build a scalable analytics capability across Product, Growth, Customer Success, and Operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a builder who can translate complex financial and customer data into clear insights, drive capital discipline, and serve as a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team.

The Impact

Build and own the company's first in-house FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
Develop dynamic financial models to support growth scenarios, capital allocation, and subscription revenue forecasting
Own monthly and quarterly performance reporting for the executive team and board
Partner with the Controller to ensure clean close processes and accurate financial reporting
Define and own unit economics including CAC, LTV, contribution margin, and payback period
Model subscription retention, cohort performance, and lifetime value dynamics to guide growth investment
Oversee paid marketing financing facility and ensure full compliance with reporting requirements
Identify opportunities to improve gross margin and cash efficiency across the business
Build the analytics function from the ground up, supporting Product, Growth, and Customer Success with actionable data
Define company-wide KPI frameworks and standardize metric definitions across teams
Build dashboards and reporting infrastructure that drive visibility into growth, retention, and engagement
Translate behavioral, financial, and operational data into strategic recommendations for leadership
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and COO on capital deployment, vendor relationships, and new initiatives
Establish structured financial and KPI review rhythms across the leadership team
Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of finance and analytics professionals

Dominant and Recessive Traits

10+ years in finance, FP&A, or strategic analytics, with meaningful experience in high-growth environments
Deep experience with subscription or direct-to-consumer business models
Expert-level financial modeling skills, including scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and long-range planning
Fluency in unit economics: CAC, LTV, retention curves, payback periods, and contribution margin
Proven track record building reporting systems and analytics infrastructure from scratch
Comfortable working across both financial and complex behavioral or operational datasets
Experience presenting financial performance and strategic insights to boards and executive teams
Strong cross-functional influencer with a track record of partnering effectively with Growth, Product, and Operations
Systems-oriented thinker who brings structure and rigor to ambiguous, early-stage environments
High-ownership operator who thrives building foundational teams and processes in a hands-on role