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Data Scientist, Finance

140k – 348kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYRemote3+ YOE
Summary

Finance Data Scientist building data models, reporting systems, and forecasts to support financial reporting, strategic decision-making, and investor communications at a public SaaS company.

About the role

What you'll do at Figma:

  • Own and improve the data models that power Figma's financial reporting, including ARR, revenue, billings, collections, and other key business metrics
  • Build scalable reporting systems, forecasts, and analytical frameworks that support Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and executive leadership
  • Drive data accuracy and completeness across month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes alongside Strategic Finance and Accounting teams
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, GTM Systems, and Financial Systems teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses that inform strategic decisions and uncover opportunities to improve business performance
  • Define, measure, and operationalize key financial and operational metrics
  • Design and implement durable data solutions that balance immediate stakeholder needs with long-term scalability
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner to Finance leaders, helping guide reporting, forecasting, and decision-making across the business

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, Finance, Financial Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
  • Advanced SQL skills and strong proficiency in Python or a similar programming language
  • Experience supporting Finance, Accounting, Strategic Finance, FP&A, Investor Relations, or other finance-focused stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience working independently and driving projects from ambiguity to execution

Nice to have:

  • Experience with SaaS, subscription-based, usage-based, or consumption-based business models
  • Knowledge of accounting concepts and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606)
  • Experience with modern analytics and data engineering tools such as DBT, Snowflake, Git, Spark, Presto, or similar technologies
  • Experience supporting IPO readiness, public company reporting, SOX controls, audits, or other major corporate milestones
  • Background in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related fields
Skills
SQLPythonData ScienceData EngineeringFinancial ReportingForecastingAnalyticsDBTSnowflakeSpark
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