Director of Strategic Finance

At Mattermost, we build the #1 collaborative workflow solution for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure organizations. Trusted by governments, financial institutions, and technology companies, our platform enables secure, efficient operations for the world’s most critical teams.

 

We’re dedicated to empowering organizations to operate with confidence, reducing risks, and accelerating productivity. Guided by our core values of Customer Obsession, Earn Trust, Self Awareness, Ownership and High Impact, we collaborate closely with our customers to deliver solutions that meet complex needs and drive success.

 

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Mattermost is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Director of Strategic Finance to lead our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts. This role will partner with the CEO and CFO to drive long-range planning, scenario modeling, and executive decision support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic finance, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning and scenario modeling for the next 5 years.
• Partner with the CEO and CFO to translate business strategy into financial outcomes.
• Own board-level financial narratives and investor-ready materials.
• Collaborate with RevOps on ARR forecasting, GTM investments, and compensation modeling.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on financial goals and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate strategy, or investment banking with demonstrated strategic impact.
• Proven experience supporting C-level executives.
• Strong modeling, communication, and executive presence.
• Experience in SaaS or high-growth tech environments preferred.
• This role may require the candidate to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance in the future. As such, applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial frameworks and the ability to navigate executive-level decision-making. They will have a strong executive presence, excellent communication skills, and a track record of cross-functional leadership. Experience in SaaS or high-growth tech environments is preferred.

Key Capabilities

• Executive communication
• Strategic modeling
• Business partnering
• Scenario planning
• Cross-functional alignment

Anti-Profile

Candidates who are not a good fit for this role or our company include those who lack strategic maturity, modeling depth, or executive polish. Additionally, candidates who expect broader scope (e.g., VP Finance), higher compensation, or are less hands-on may not be suitable for this role.