The Squarespace finance team is looking for a highly motivated & analytical Lead Financial Analyst, Investments to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) group. This individual will serve as a key business partner across multiple functional areas, supporting core planning processes such as budgeting, forecasting, & financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in financial modeling & business analysis, excellent communication skills, & the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. This role is critical to driving financial discipline & supporting decision-making through data-driven analysis & cross-functional collaboration.

You'll Get To...

• Lead & support financial planning processes, including monthly close, forecast cycles, & annual planning across key business areas
• Partner with various business units to understand financial performance & support strategic decision-making
• Track & forecast investment areas such as headcount, software, contracted services, & other operating expenses
• Analyze spending trends, identify risks/opportunities, & deliver insights & recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with recruiting & people operations teams on compensation analysis & headcount planning
• Present financial results & strategic insights to business leaders & corporate finance stakeholders
• Support automation & continuous improvement efforts to enhance FP&A processes & reporting efficiency
• Maintain financial models & dashboards that help guide business performance & long-term planning

Who We're Looking For...

• 6-7+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance roles
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Expert-level Excel & financial modeling skills; experience with planning systems (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Insights, NetSuite)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, & intellectual curiosity
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally & communicate complex financial topics to non-financial stakeholders
• A self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, picks things up fast, & takes initiative without waiting for direction
• Comfortable working independently & taking ownership of workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills with a track record of turning data into actionable insights

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, & vision
• Supplemental Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave & up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $126,500 - $170,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & 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 Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment 

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & 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.

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