Head of FP&A at Higgsfield AI in San Francisco, CA

Job description

Why work at Higgsfield AI? Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $1B in annual revenue run rate, 30M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands. We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like. About the role: We’re looking for a highly experienced FP&A leader to build and scale the FP&A function. This person will own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning, while partnering closely with Accounting and budget owners across the business. The ideal candidate has built FP&A processes from the ground up and has experience operating in a high-growth, scaled environment ($1B+ ARR). What you'll do: • Own the company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. • Build the FP&A function, processes, reporting, and operating cadence from the ground up. • Lead monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual and variance analysis, identifying key drivers and translating them into actionable insights. • Partner directly with functional leaders and budget owners on headcount, spend, investment decisions, and ongoing budget management. • Work closely with Accounting to ensure actuals, accruals, and financial reporting are accurate and appropriately reflected in forecasts. • Develop scalable financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operating decisions. • Establish clear financial KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership. • Improve forecasting accuracy and create greater visibility into business performance as the company scales. • Bring structure and financial discipline without creating unnecessary process or slowing down the business. Requirements: • 15+ years of progressive FP&A, strategic finance, or related financial planning experience. • Deep, hands-on experience owning budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. • Experience building or significantly scaling an FP&A function, rather than only operating within an established process. • Experience at a company operating at significant scale, ideally $1B+ ARR/revenue. • Strong partnership experience with Accounting and cross-functional budget owners. • Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations. • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, rapidly changing environment. • Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence senior leaders. *Nice to have: • Experience in high-growth SaaS, technology, AI, or another rapidly scaling business. • Experience supporting a company through hypergrowth and/or major financing, IPO-readiness, or public-company scale. • Experience implementing or improving FP&A systems, tooling, and automation. • Experience developing headcount and workforce planning models in partnership with Finance and People teams. Compensation & Benefits • We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact, experience, and long-term growth. • Base Salary: The anticipated salary range for this role is $250,000 - $320,000 depending on experience, skills, scope, and location. • Bonus: This role is Bonus eligible and may participate in the Company's discretionary annual bonus program. • Equity: In addition to cash compensation, employees are eligible to participate in the company’s stock option program and share in Higgsfield’s long-term growth. • Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and additional benefits and perks. • The opportunity to work on ambitious AI products