About the role
About
the role: As the Director of FP&A at Talkiatry, you will help build and scale the planning and performance management foundation that enables strong decision-making across the business. This role requires a high-energy, high-integrity leader who can partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver clear insights, rigorous forecasts, and scalable planning processes that support Talkiatry’s rapid growth. This is a high-impact, highly visible role within the broader Finance team. You will play an integral role in establishing and maturing the FP&A pillar for the next phase of Talkiatry’s growth—strengthening the planning cadence, improving performance visibility, and elevating how we connect operational drivers to financial outcomes. About Talkiatry: Talkiatry transforms psychiatry with accessible, human, and responsible care. We’re a national mental health practice co-founded by a patient and a triple-board-certified psychiatrist to solve the problems both groups face in accessing and providing the highest quality treatment. 60% of adults in the U.S. with a diagnosable mental illness go untreated every year because care is inaccessible, while 45% of clinicians are out of network with insurers because reimbursement rates are low, and paperwork is unduly burdensome. With innovative technology and a human-centered philosophy, we provide patients with the care they need—and allow psychiatrists to focus on why they got into medicine. You will: Help establish and scale Talkiatry’s FP&A operating cadence, including annual planning, rolling forecasts, and monthly performance reviews. Own and continuously improve forecasting and performance reporting, including variance analysis, insights, and executive-ready reporting. Partner with functional leaders to align resources, hiring, and investments with strategic priorities. Build driver-based planning models across key functions (Operations, Clinical, Commercial, Product/Tech, G&A) to improve predictability and decision quality. Improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting to increase speed, accuracy, and confidence in the numbers as the company grows. Lead and mentor a high-performing team (and/or help shape future team structure), setting standards for analytical rigor, business partnership, and operational excellence. You have: Technical Knowledge and Skills: You have a strong analytical mindset with advanced financial modeling abilities; able to translate data into actionable insights and operating plans. Work Standards: You value precision and accuracy in your work and can rapidly dissect complex quantitative problems. Building Trust: You have a proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and interact with others in a way that instills confidence in your intentions and those of the organization. High Energy: You demonstrate a high-energy, high-integrity leadership style and excel at prioritizing both long-term strategic projects and ad hoc urgent requests in a fast-paced startup environment. Professionalism: You maintain a high level of integrity and can handle highly sensitive and confidential communication with discretion. Your Qualification: 8 - 12+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, corporate finance, or a mix; people management experience preferred. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills (driver based models, unit economics, scenario planning). Proven track record partnering with senior stakeholders and driving measurable business outcomes. Ability to be a "player-coach" - hands-on, proactive, and able to roll up sleeves to get work done Why Talkiatry: Top-notch team: we're a diverse, experienced group motivated to make a difference in mental health care Collaborative environment: be part of building something from the ground up at a fast-paced startup Excellent