Data Scientist, Finance

<div class="content-intro"><p>Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!</p></div><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">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. At the same time, Figma's business continues to evolve through new products, AI-powered offerings, acquisitions, and emerging revenue models.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">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. 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.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, analytics, data engineering, and business strategy—helping shape how Figma measures and communicates its performance as the company scales. The data and systems built by this team directly support executive decision-making, public company reporting, and Figma's long-term growth strategy.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What you'll do at Figma:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own and improve the data models that power Figma's financial reporting, including ARR, revenue, billings, collections, and other key business metrics</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build scalable reporting systems, forecasts, and analytical frameworks that support Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and executive leadership</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive data accuracy and completeness across month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes alongside Strategic Finance and Accounting teams</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collaborate with Engineering, Product, GTM Systems, and Financial Systems teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct deep-dive analyses that inform strategic decisions and uncover opportunities to improve business performance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Define, measure, and operationalize key financial and operational metrics</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Design and implement durable data solutions that balance immediate stakeholder needs with long-term scalability</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Serve as a trusted thought partner to Finance leaders, helping guide reporting, forecasting, and decision-making across the business</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>We'd love to hear from you if you have:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">3+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, Finance, Financial Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Advanced SQL skills and strong proficiency in Python or a similar programming language</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience supporting Finance, Accounting, Strategic Finance, FP&amp;A, Investor Relations, or other finance-focused stakeholders</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience working independently and driving projects from ambiguity to execution</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with SaaS, subscription-based, usage-based, or consumption-based business models</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Knowledge of accounting concepts and revenue recognition principles (ASC 606)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with modern analytics and data engineering tools such as DBT, Snowflake, Git, Spark, Presto, or similar technologies</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience supporting IPO readiness, public company reporting, SOX controls, audits, or other major corporate milestones</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Background in Strategic Finance, FP&amp;A, Accounting, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related fields</li> </ul> <p>At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Pay Transparency Disclosure</span></strong></p> <p>If based in