Director, Strategic Finance

Formlabs is scaling rapidly across new products, channels, and global markets, and the decisions in front of us — where to invest, how to price, which verticals to enter — will define our trajectory for years to come. As Director of Strategic Finance, you will be the analytical engine behind our most important strategic bets. You’ll lead the cross-functional projects that shape pricing strategy, market entry, and capital allocation, and partner directly with the CFO and executive team on board-level reporting. This is a high-visibility role for a builder who wants to translate complex business questions into rigorous frameworks that help leadership make better bets — and to do it inside a hardware company where the economics actually matter.

Responsibilities

Own the development and maintenance of Formlabs’ long-range financial plan, integrating assumptions across product lines, geographies, and channels into a unified corporate model; Build and deliver board materials and executive-level financial packages, including strategic narratives, scenario analyses, and KPI dashboards that frame Formlabs’ performance and trajectory for the Board and senior leadership; Lead cross-functional strategic projects end-to-end — pricing strategy for new product launches, GTM investment cases for new verticals (dental, industrial, education), and geographic expansion analyses; Develop financial frameworks and decision tools that enable leadership to evaluate trade-offs: build vs buy, channel mix optimization, and R&D portfolio prioritization; Partner with the Head of Finance and CFO to shape the annual operating plan, ensuring top-down strategic targets are grounded in bottom-up operational reality; Serve as a strategic thought partner to business unit leaders across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations, bringing financial rigor to their planning processes; Monitor competitive dynamics, market sizing, and industry trends across 3D printing and digital fabrication; distill insights into actionable strategic recommendations; Drive process improvements in how Formlabs communicates financial performance and strategy to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

8-12 years of progressive experience in strategic finance, corporate strategy, investment banking, or management consulting, with at least 3-4 years in an in-house strategic finance or corporate strategy role at a scaling company; Demonstrated track record of building board-level materials and presenting to or supporting C-suite and board audiences; Experience leading cross-functional strategic projects from scoping through recommendation — ideally including pricing strategy, market entry analysis, or GTM investment cases; Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to build flexible, scenario-driven models from scratch; comfortable with large data sets and proficient in Excel/Sheets, SQL, and BI tools (Looker, Tableau); Exceptional strategic thinker who can zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to pressure-test the details in the same conversation; Outstanding communicator who can distill complex analyses into crisp, compelling narratives for board and executive audiences; High agency and ownership mentality — thrives on ambiguous problems and drives them to resolution without heavy direction; Deeply analytical but commercially minded — understands that the goal is better decisions, not just better models

Nice to have

Prior experience at a hardware or “hard tech” company, with a strong understanding of physical product economics (BOM, COGS, manufacturing scale curves, channel margins); Investment banking (TMT, industrials) or top-tier strategy consulting background, with a successful transition into an operating role; Experience supporting or leading capital allocation decisions at a scaling, product-led company; Genuine curiosity about 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, and how new technology creates customer value

Benefits

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs; Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision); 401K matching and access to financial advisors; Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks); Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks); Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it; Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits; Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats; Regularly sponsored professional development opportunities; Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community; unlimited 3D prints