Director of FP&A (Fintech) Salary

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Market Trends

Director-level FP&A roles remain core in fintech as companies rebalance growth and profitability. Demand is strongest for directors with experience building SaaS and transaction-revenue models, and comfort with modern tooling and self-serve analytics.

Also Known As

Director of FP&A, FP&A Director (Fintech), Senior FP&A Director, Finance Planning Director, Corporate FP&A Director

What Does a Director of FP&A (Fintech) Do?

The Director of FP&A (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 10 to 15 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 25-55 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Director of FP&A (Fintech) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Director of FP&A (Fintech) is $215,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $190,000 to $245,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.07% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Director of FP&A (Fintech) Career Path

Professionals who move into Director of FP&A (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 20%.

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