Cresta

Finance Manager

Cresta$140K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of FP&A experience, ideally at a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
  • Strong financial modeling skills in Excel with eagerness to transition to a modern EPM platform.
  • Experience with headcount planning and cross-functional budget management.
  • Comfortable working with GTM data and collaborating with RevOps or Sales Finance.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator with non-finance stakeholders.
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the company financial model focusing on headcount planning across departments.
  • Manage the headcount request and approval process with HR, Recruiting, and department leads.
  • Own sales and pipeline generation capacity planning models in collaboration with RevOps.
  • Support Deal Desk with ad-hoc pricing analysis and oversee the pricing and cost model.
  • Prepare month-end and quarter-end close reporting packages.
  • Build KPI dashboards to provide insights for leadership with clear narratives.
  • Partner with the Sr. Director of FP&A to implement a modern Financial Planning solution.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation & equity, aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Remote-first culture with opportunities for in-person collaboration.
  • Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and ongoing learning.
  • Generous PTO and holidays.
  • Inclusive culture committed to diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As Finance Manager, you'll be the operational engine of our FP&A function - owning financial planning, headcount management, and reporting while partnering with RevOps on GTM capacity planning and supporting Deal Desk on pricing. You'll work directly with our Sr. Director of FP&A with high visibility into company leadership. High-ownership, high-impact, and broad in scope.

What You'll Do

Financial Modeling & Headcount Planning Maintain the company financial model with a focus on headcount planning across departments. Manage the HC request and approval process with HR, Recruiting, and department leads. Own budget tracking and proactively flag variances.

GTM & RevOps Partnership Own sales and pipeline generation capacity planning models with RevOps. Support Deal Desk with ad-hoc pricing analysis and own the deal desk pricing and cost model.

Close Reporting Prepare month-end and quarter-end close reporting packages. Build KPI dashboards and surface insights for leadership in clear, accessible narratives.

Financial Software Tool Implementation Partner with the Sr. Director of FP&A to implement a modern Financial Planning solution, migrating our planning processes off Excel.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who actively explores and applies AI tools - including Claude - to automate workflows, improve analysis, and work smarter. Curiosity and initiative matter more than prior experience with any specific tool.
  • 4-7 years of FP&A experience, ideally at a high-growth SaaS or technology company
  • Strong financial modeling skills in Excel with eagerness to move into a modern EPM platform
  • Experience with headcount planning and cross-functional budget management
  • Comfortable working with GTM data and partnering with RevOps or Sales Finance
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator with non-finance stakeholders
  • Self-starter who thrives with ownership in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have
  • Exposure to Deal Desk, pricing analysis, or sales capacity modeling
  • Prior experience at a Series B-D startup
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation & equity, aligned with experience and market benchmarks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Remote-first culture with opportunities for in-person collaboration
  • Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and ongoing learning
  • Generous PTO and holidays
  • Inclusive culture committed to diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Compensation at Cresta:

Cresta's approach to compensation is simple: recognize impact, reward excellence, and invest in our people. We offer competitive, location-based pay that reflects the market and what each individual brings to the table.

The posted base salary range represents what we expect to pay for this role in a given location. Final offers are shaped by factors like experience, skills, education, and geography. In addition to base pay, total compensation includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 + Equity

About Cresta

Cresta is a London-based technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence for the insurance industry. The company was founded in 2017 and provides AI-powered solutions for underwriting, claims, and customer service. Cresta's platform uses machine learning algorithms to analyze data and provide insights to insurers. The company has partnerships with several insurance companies including MetLife and Swiss Re. Cresta has received funding from a number of investors including Greycroft, Deepcore, and Wemind.
Learn more about Cresta
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+80%
Revenue
$10 million
NASDAQ

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