Company Description

Dropbox is a special place where we are all seeking to fulfill our mission to design a more enlightened way of working. We’re looking for innovative talent to join us on our journey. The words shared by our founders at the start of Dropbox still ring true today. Wouldn’t it be great if our working environment—and the tools we use—were designed with people’s actual needs in mind? Imagine if every minute at work were well spent—if we could focus and spend our time on the things that matter. This is possible, and Dropbox is connecting the dots. The nearly 3,000 Dropboxers around the world have helped make Dropbox a living workspace - the place where people come together and their ideas come to life. Our 700+ million global users have been some of our best salespeople, and they have helped us acquire customers with incredible efficiency. As a result, we reached a billion dollar revenue run rate faster than any software-as-a-service company in history. Dropbox is making the dream of a fulfilling and seamless work life a reality. We hope you’ll join us on the journey.

Team Description

Our Finance team builds the financial infrastructure to scale our growing company. We combine analytical and strategic thinking to develop a sound financial future for our global brand. We work closely with teams across the company, as well as with external partners.

Role Description

Dropbox is looking for a seasoned Director of Infrastructure FP&A to lead our Infrastructure finance efforts, focusing on long-term strategy, financial forecasting, and supporting critical business decisions across the Infrastructure, Platform, Business Foundation, and Design organizations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Finance, you will partner with senior executives across Finance and Infrastructure functions, bringing thought leadership and financial expertise to ensure the company’s strategic goals are met.

This role demands strong leadership, an analytical mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You will oversee the annual planning process for the Engineering, Product, and Design teams while driving a wide range of strategic initiatives, decision-making, and financial performance improvements for Dropbox’s technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dropbox’s Infrastructure FP&A team, providing strategic financial direction and long-term planning for the company's infrastructure functions.
• Partner with senior executives across Finance, Engineering, Product, and Design teams to deliver financial forecasts, analyses, and insights that drive decision-making and long-term success.
• Lead the annual financial planning process for engineering, product, and design teams, ensuring alignment with broader financial objectives and company goals.
• Conduct deep financial analysis and scenario modeling to support strategic decisions and resource allocation across the Infrastructure organization.
• Present financial insights, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership, including the CFO, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Drive resource optimization, cost management, and investment strategies that align with Dropbox’s infrastructure and growth objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to engineering and product leadership, influencing business outcomes through strategic financial insights and partnership.
• Ensure a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, as analysis will be regularly presented to C-level management.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Finance experience, with 5+ years in management roles of increasing responsibility, demonstrating strong corporate finance and accounting acumen.
• Extensive experience partnering with senior executives in R&D and Datacenter Operations organizations.
• Public company experience.
• Strong background in the SaaS or technology industries.
• Superb analytical and quantitative skills, coupled with a strong executive presence.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management, large and small groups, and one-on-one settings.
• Flawless attention to detail and a track record of producing high-quality work consistently, with C-level analysis and presentations.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leadership across Finance and other cross-functional areas.
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to assert ideas constructively and work collaboratively within a team-centric culture.
• Self-starter mentality with a demonstrated ability to independently drive projects and deliver results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategy or strategic initiatives experience within Finance or another relevant capacity.
• Experience with capital allocation, such as in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate development roles.

Total Rewards

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, Latinx, Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, Women at Dropbox, ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas) and the Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland).