Finance Manager

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI

C3 AI has an opening for a Finance Manager located onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business, driving financial insights, planning, and execution to support our growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, delivering clear insights to guide decision-making.
• Lead business partner meetings by preparing reporting packages, conducting variance analysis, capacity planning, and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Provide senior leadership with actionable insights through monthly P&L reviews, KPI reporting, and trend analysis.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are accurately reflected in systems of record, serving as a timely source of truth.
• Support quarterly and annual planning cycles, including capacity planning, expense management, and headcount forecasting.
• Provide strategic decision support across operating expenses, headcount planning, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Own headcount planning and tracking:
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting, and financial systems by automating models, dashboards, and processes using Excel, Power BI, and related tools.
• Partner with the business to assess and validate resource requests.
• Maintain tracking aligned with operating plans and forecasts, ensuring a streamlined req process (approval, tracking, reconciliation).

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a STEM-related field; MBA preferred
• 3+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance or; SaaS/PaaS experience strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present complex analysis to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Demonstrated success in consistently producing timely and highly detailed reports.
• Team-player with demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Proactive, data-driven mindset with a passion for uncovering insights and driving improvement.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan. 

California Base Pay Range$121,000—$151,000 USD

C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.