Careers at WEKA

WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the age of reasoning. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for agentic AI data infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that dramatically increase GPU utilization and make AI model training and inference, machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy. 

WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s largest and most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, achieve discoveries, insights, and business outcomes faster and more sustainably. We’re passionate about solving our customers’ most complex data challenges to accelerate intelligent innovation and business value. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

About the Role:

As the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will play a key leadership role within the Finance team, acting as a strategic partner across the business. This role involves driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities, while providing actionable insights to support company-wide decision-making and long-term growth. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders across multiple functions to align financial goals with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and a collaborative mindset.

What’s Exciting About This Job:

• Opportunity to drive company-wide financial strategy and performance through critical insights.
• Ownership of core planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Cross-functional exposure and partnership with leaders
• Ability to influence and optimize key business decisions in a fast-growing, innovative environment.

Bring Your Expertise – and Your Passion

• Strategic Problem-Solver: You’re a forward-thinking strategist with a proactive approach to problem-solving. You don’t just identify issues; you anticipate challenges, think several steps ahead, and craft solutions that drive the company strategy forward.
• Integrity and Dependability: Your high level of integrity and strong sense of responsibility make you a trusted partner across teams. You’re someone others can count on to deliver accurate, insightful analysis that guides critical decisions.
• Attention to Detail and Commitment to Accuracy: You recognize that even small details can have a big impact. You bring a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy that ensures financial data and forecasts are reliable and actionable.
• Collaborative Relationship Builder: Your excellent interpersonal skills allow you to connect and build relationships at all levels of the organization. You know how to communicate financial insights in a way that engages and empowers stakeholders, and you thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for Innovation and Growth: You’re excited by the opportunity to influence and shape WEKA’s growth trajectory. Your enthusiasm for data-driven insights and innovative thinking drives you to continuously look for ways to enhance our financial planning and contribute to WEKA’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across key business functions.
• Ensure forecast accuracy through analysis of key business drivers and performance indicators.
• Align functional financial plans with corporate strategy and goals.

Strategic Financial Analysis

• Conduct in-depth financial modeling, scenario planning, and ROI analysis to support business decisions.
• Partner with functional leaders to evaluate investments, cost drivers, and operational efficiency opportunities.

Monthly Financial Close

• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Review and validate department-level financials and performance.

Planning Systems Ownership

• Serve as the contributor for Adaptive Insights, managing system setup, data integrity, and user support.
• Customize reports and dashboards to support planning and decision-making.

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, providing insights and recommendations based on financial performance and trends.
• Support executive decision-making with clear, concise financial narratives and analysis.

Reporting & Presentation

• Deliver regular and ad hoc financial reports and presentations to senior leadership.
• Track performance trends and identify key risks and opportunities.

Process Improvement

• Continuously enhance forecasting models, tools, and workflows.
• Implement best practices to improve financial accuracy, efficiency, and agility in a dynamic business environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience:  5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, Experience in high-growth tech companies is a plus.
• Skills:
• Advanced financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The WEKA Way:

We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.

We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.

We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our goals and results. And together, we’re unstoppable.

We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win.

USA Residents Only: The base salary hiring wage range for this position which the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position in the specified geographic areas or locations, is $140,000 to $170,000. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, certifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, skillset and other relevant business and organizational factors, consistent with applicable law. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Flexible Time off (FTO), sick time, leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws.

Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying!

WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but don’t meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other positions at WEKA. WEKA is an equal-opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.