Lead Financial Analyst, Investments (Marketing) at Squarespace

Squarespaces Finance team is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to oversee financial planning and strategic analysis for our Marketing organization. This role sits within our Investments FP&A team and will serve as a key finance partner to our Marketing leaders driving insights into how we invest to acquire engage and retain customers efficiently.Youll work closely with the Director of FP&A Investments and senior cross-functional partners to evaluate marketing performance shape investment strategy and ensure that every dollar spent drives sustainable growth. The ideal candidate combines deep analytical rigor with strong business acumen and communication skills. Were looking for someone who not only understands how to run the numbers but also how to ask the right questions connect the dots and clearly communicate what matters.Youll Get To...Drive key components of the monthly close forecasting and long-range planning processes for MarketingOwn and improve financial models and tools that support investment decisions spend efficiency ROI and performance across all marketing channels.Analyze key marketing KPIs including customer acquisition cost (CAC) lifetime value (LTV) payback periods channel efficiency and brand investment performance.Translate marketing performance data into actionable insights; identifying trends highlighting risks and opportunities and influencing strategic decisions.Support strategic initiatives such as new channel testing brand campaigns and international marketing investments providing financial frameworks to evaluate impact.Drive process improvement and scalability across forecasting reporting and performance tracking for marketing investments.Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Operations Data and Strategy teams to ensure consistent measurement of spend effectiveness and ROI.Prepare materials and narratives that clearly communicate performance drivers investment rationale and recommendations to senior finance and executive leadership.Who Were Looking For...6-7 years of experience in FP&A corporate finance or strategic finance roles ideally in a tech or high-growth environment working with marketingDeep understanding of financial statements especially OpEx cost of customer acquisition and investment performance metricsProactive and resourceful you take full ownership of your work ramp up quickly and consistently look for ways to improveStrategic thinker with strong analytical instincts and the ability to translate data into clear business narrativesComfortable working in ambiguity you dont wait for instructions; you identify the questions that need to be askedAdvanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and familiarity with financial systems (e.g. NetSuite Workday Adaptive Looker)Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organizationHigh attention to detail and strong personal accountability for quality and accuracyBenefits & PerksA choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical dental and visionSupplemental Life and Disability Insurance plansFertility and adoption benefitsHeadspace mindfulness app subscriptionGlobal Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement benefits with employer matchFlexible paid time off12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leavePretax commuter benefitEducation reimbursementEmployee donation match to community organizations8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)Dog-friendly workplaceFree lunch and snacksPrivate rooftopHack week twice per yearCash Compensation Range: $126500 - $170000 USDThe base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills experience and location among other factors.In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and where applicable for eligible roles may include on-target commissions or overtime pay) Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.About SquarespaceSquarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence build an audience monetize and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites domains ecommerce and marketing tools as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1500 is headquartered in bustling New York City with offices in Dublin Ireland Aveiro Portugal and coworking spaces in the UK Netherlands and Australia. For more information about our company culture visit CommitmentToday more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.#LI-HybridThank you in advance for providing the following details about your work history from your resume! This helps us ensure that your candidate information is accurate and consistent during the hiring process.Squarespace will never solicit your personal banking information or ask you to transfer money in connection with a job offer or interview. We also will not reach out to you via phone or SMS without your permission or knowledge.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 126500 - 170000