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Senior Manager of FP&A

Fluidstack - New York, NY, USA - In-office - posted 2026-09-29

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Fluidstack is building civilization-scale compute infrastructure for AI, acquiring power, designing and operating data centers at massive scale. As Senior Manager of FP&A, you will lead the entire financial planning and analysis function for one of the fastest-moving companies in AI infrastructure. You will own Fluidstack's annual operating plan, quarterly forecasting cycles, and long-range financial modeling across all business units and geographies. You will build and lead a world-class FP&A team from the ground up, establishing the infrastructure, cadence, and culture of financial rigor needed to scale. You will partner deeply with the executive leadership team to develop and pressure-test strategic financial scenarios, capital allocation decisions, and growth investments. Key responsibilities include driving board and investor reporting by translating complex operational data into clear financial narratives; embedding FP&A as a true business partner across Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Finance; leading IPO readiness efforts from an FP&A perspective, including development of public-company-grade financial reporting processes and controls; owning the build-out of FP&A systems and tooling, including integration with ERP platforms (NetSuite); and developing KPI frameworks and financial performance dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into business health. Fluidstack operates with radical autonomy, insane urgency, first-principles reasoning, and a focus on building something that matters. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and moves with urgency. REQUIREMENTS: - 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including prior experience in a senior leadership role - Proven track record building and leading FP&A functions at high-growth technology, infrastructure, or pre-IPO companies - Deep expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in complex, multi-entity environments - Experience partnering directly with C-suite and board-level stakeholders on financial strategy and reporting - Strong command of ERP systems; NetSuite proficiency required - Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and lead high-performing finance teams - Exceptional communication skills — ability to distill complex financial data into clear insights for both technical and non-technical audiences - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA or CFA preferred PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience at a data center, infrastructure, AI/ML, or capital-intensive technology company - Prior exposure to IPO readiness, S-1 preparation, or public company financial reporting standards - Familiarity with multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional financial environments - Experience implementing or scaling FP&A tooling and systems in partnership with engineering or data teams - Big 4 or investment banking background as a complement to industry experience

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