Administrative Business Partner to the CFO (San Francisco, CA)

Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly’s edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers’ applications as close to their end-users as possible — at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. Fastly’s customers include many of the world’s most prominent companies, including Vimeo, Pinterest, The New York Times, and GitHub.

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Posting Open Date: Oct 1, 2024

Anticipated Posting Close Date*: November 1, 2024

*Job postings may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Administrative Business Partner to the CFO

The Administrative Business Partner (ABP) serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), contributing beyond traditional administrative tasks to support financial operations and decision-making at the highest level. The ABP plays a critical role in project management, process optimization, and aligning administrative support with the CFO's financial objectives and broader business goals. In a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, the ABP ensures that financial initiatives are efficiently executed while maintaining strict confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational excellence. This role requires oversight of key administrative functions, financial project coordination, and executive-level support while also acting as a key liaison across finance teams and stakeholders.

At Fastly, we hire administrative professionals who are reliable, highly organized, and proactive problem solvers. They are self-starters driven by curiosity, always looking for ways to optimize processes and move the business forward. Our team excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong communication skills across all levels of the organization. They thrive in fast-paced environments, taking the initiative to anticipate needs and solve challenges before they arise, all while contributing to the success of Fastly and its global users.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage Core Administrative Tasks: Oversee a wide range of administrative responsibilities, including precise scheduling, maintaining, and updating the CFO's calendar.
• Prepare Key Meetings: Organize and prepare materials for key meetings involving the CFO, leadership team, board members, audit committee members, and external investors, ensuring agendas and documents are thoroughly prepared in advance.
• Handle Expense Management: Manage expense activities with accuracy, ensuring timely processing and adherence to budget guidelines.
• Coordinate Travel: Arrange complex travel logistics for the CFO, optimizing schedules and ensuring efficient travel plans.
• Improve Administrative Systems: Develop and enhance administrative systems and processes to boost overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Finance Team Operations: Assist in streamlining workflows and supporting the finance team's operations, contributing to the smooth running of critical financial processes and earnings reports.
• ​​Manage Quarterly Earnings Process: Oversee and manage the logistics and coordination of the quarterly earnings process, ensuring seamless execution and efficient collaboration with external stakeholders, including investors and board members. Maintain meticulous attention to detail throughout the process, ensuring timely preparation, accuracy, and smooth communication across all involved parties.
• Engage with Key Stakeholders: Facilitate interactions with board members, audit committee members, and external investors, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
• Contribute to Leadership Team: Actively participate as a key member of the finance leadership team, offering valuable insights and support to advance financial objectives and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For: 

We’re seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Administrative Business Partner to support our CFO. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing complex administrative tasks and collaborating with cross-functional teams. We need someone who:

• Manages Time Efficiently: Demonstrates proven ability to prioritize multiple stakeholders, functions, and tasks in an extremely fast-paced environment, handling a large volume of requests with ease.
• Improves Systems: