data
Posted 3 weeks agoData Scientist, Finance
at Figma
San Francisco, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI.
- From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.
- At the same time, Figma's business continues to evolve through new products, AI-powered offerings, acquisitions, and emerging revenue models.
- This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, analytics, data engineering, and business strategy—helping shape how Figma measures and communicates its performance as the company scales.
- 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
- 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
- Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
Experience
- We'd love to hear from you if you have: 3+ years of
Benefits
- If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.
- Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual
- For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range.
- Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales
- Figma’s compensation and
- Annual Base Salary Range: $140,000 — $348,000 USD
Contact
- If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com .
Additional details
- Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all.
- If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!
- As a public company, the accuracy, scalability, and sophistication of our financial data systems have never been more important.
- We're looking for a Finance Data Scientist to help build the data foundation that powers financial reporting, forecasting, strategic decision-making, and investor communications.
- In this role, you'll partner closely with Strategic Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Engineering, Product, and Data teams to ensure our financial metrics are accurate, actionable, and trusted across the business.
- The data and systems built by this team directly support executive decision-making, public company reporting, and Figma's long-term growth strategy.
- This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to Finance leaders, helping guide reporting, forecasting, and decision-making across the business
- While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have: •
- Background in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related fields