Principal Finance Partner, Revenue & Strategic Modeling

About The Role We're looking for a seasoned, builder‑minded revenue finance leader to own and advance our revenue model. In this high‑visibility individual‑contributor role, you'll be the engine behind how we forecast the topline—designing the methodology, running the planning cycles, and translating complex outputs into clear narratives for senior leadership. You'll partner closely with the Accounting, Business Operations, Anaplan, and broader FP&A teams. We're looking for someone who instinctively automates—using AI and agentic tooling to replace manual work, tighten the loop between fresh data and the forecast, and improve accuracy every cycle—so you can focus on the strategic, high‑impact analysis that drives decisions. In this role, you'll own the core logic, methodology, and forecast quality of our revenue model, and use that expertise to raise the bar on modeling across the organization. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director of Finance. What You'll Do Own the end‑to‑end revenue forecast—driving design, execution, and continuous improvement across monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles, including variance analysis, scenario planning, and executive reporting for all topline metrics. Build and maintain the connection between bookings, ARR, and recognized revenue, applying sound methodology to drivers, assumptions, and retention/churn dynamics. Architect robust, multi‑scenario models that link operational drivers to the financial forecast—supporting long‑range planning, investment prioritization, and executive "what‑if" analysis. Continuously automate and scale the forecasting process—leveraging AI and agentic tooling to reduce manual effort, move toward real‑time data, and improve accuracy every cycle. Partner with Revenue Accounting, FP&A, and Business Operations to ensure the model reflects the latest strategic context, business drivers, and operational realities. Deliver clear, actionable insights through executive reporting, variance commentary, board materials, and earnings preparation—distilling a complex, often‑incomplete dataset into a crisp narrative. Support high‑impact special projects and ad hoc analysis for senior leadership. What We're Looking For 10+ years of progressive experience in investment banking, private equity, FP&A, revenue finance, or a similar highly analytical role; high‑growth, public‑company SaaS experience preferred but not required. Deep revenue‑modeling expertise: you've architected revenue forecast models from scratch and understand how bookings convert to recognized revenue, ideally across both subscription and usage‑based models. A strong bias for automation: hands‑on experience using AI tools (e.g., Windsurf/Devin, Cursor, OpenCode) to automate workflows, accelerate modeling, and analyze large datasets—and a genuine drive to push how far that can go. Systems‑thinker: you think in terms of data, logic layers, and repeatable process—not just spreadsheets. Experience with financial planning systems (Anaplan a plus) and comfort with data structures. Expert proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce) is a plus. Intellectually curious and rigorous, with a first‑principles problem‑solving orientation. Not satisfied with easy or convenient answers. Strong executive presence: able to distill complex modeling outputs into simple, consumable, actionable takeaways for senior leaders and the board. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field. Why This Role? Own the model behind our topline revenue forecast. A real builder mandate: modernize and automate how we forecast, with room to push AI and agentic tooling. Direct collaboration with senior Finance, GTM, and Product leaders, plus exposure to board and earnings work. High visibility and impact in a mission‑driven company helping build a better Internet. Compensation Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location. San Francisco Bay Area based hires: Estimated annual salary of $188,000 - $259,000. Washington based hires: Estimated annual salary of $179,000 - $246,000. Colorado based hires: Estimated annual salary of $163,000 - $204,000. Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan. Benefits Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! Health & Welfare Benefits Medical/Rx Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Spending Accounts Fertility & Family Forming Benefits On‑demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program Global Travel Medical Insurance Financial Benefits Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Participation Plan Time Off Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. 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