Head of Finance — Strategic Finance & Corporate Development
GranicaCalifornia, United States
Posted December 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Granica builds a next‑generation AI‑driven data platform that compresses, selects, and secures data at the lakehouse layer, enabling enterprises to cut cloud storage costs by up to 80% while boosting performance and simplifying operations. The company’s core focus is lossless compression, intelligent data pruning, and privacy‑preserving techniques that operate directly on petabyte‑scale workloads in production environments. By merging deep expertise in AI research, distributed systems, and business strategy, Granica redefines how data is managed, moved, and leveraged for AI applications. Its solutions help forward‑thinking organizations build a smarter, cost‑efficient data layer that powers the next generation of AI workloads. Backed by leading investors such as NEA and Bain Capital Ventures, Granica is positioned as a disruptive force in data infrastructure.
Job Description
Granica is an AI research and systems company building the infrastructure for a new kind of intelligence: one that is structured, efficient, and deeply integrated with data. We're hiring a Founding Head of Finance to lead Strategic Finance, Capital Markets, FP&A, and Company-Wide Performance Architecture.
Requirements
- Experience raising $50M–$100M+ for a high-growth startup.
- Scaled a company from Series B/C → Series D → IPO readiness.
- Deep expertise in performance-based compensation systems across technical and GTM teams.
- Hands-on ownership of FP&A, pricing, forecasting, and model optimization.
- Strong understanding of SaaS/AI infrastructure economics (usage-based preferred).
- Ability to operate at founder altitude with clarity, speed, and disciplined execution.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity
- Substantial bonus for top performers
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Support for research, publication, and deep technical exploration
