Figma
Data Scientist, Finance
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$348kDetected 5 days ago
PythonGitSQLSnowflakeSparkdbtData EngineeringData ScienceComplianceFigmaFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingFP&ALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationFinancial Reporting
About the role
- From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.
- Figma is growing our Finance Data Science team at a pivotal moment in the company's evolution.
- As a public company, the accuracy, scalability, and sophistication of our financial data systems have never been more important.
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
- 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
- Figma's platform helps teams bring ideas to life-whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI.
- If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
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
Compensation
- $140,000 - $348,000 USD
- 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 qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
- 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 also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles.
- Figma's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
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Company info
- Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com.
- equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other cha
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