Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Job description
About the role
You will establish and maintain comprehensive departmental forecasting processes with regular versus actuals analysis to ensure financial clarity. You will design, implement, and track key performance indicators across the organization to measure success and drive accountability. You will build scalable financial models and planning frameworks that support rapid business growth and evolving strategic priorities. You will collaborate with department heads to understand business needs and translate them into precise financial requirements and scenarios. You will conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership on financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities. You will develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards for executive leadership that deliver real-time visibility into key metrics. You will drive process improvements and automation in FP&A workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort. You will partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and M&A activities to assess financial impact and integration readiness. You will ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls to maintain accuracy and governance. This role operates at a senior staff level where your work directly influences the financial strategy and decision-making of the company.
Key facts
What you'll do
Establish comprehensive departmental forecasting processes with detailed variance analysis against actuals.
Design, implement, and track key performance indicators that reflect the health and growth of the business.
Build scalable financial models and planning frameworks to support aggressive business expansion.
Collaborate with department heads to interpret business needs and convert them into financial requirements.
Conduct in-depth variance analysis and translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership.
Develop and maintain executive-level financial reporting dashboards that provide clarity and transparency.
Drive process improvements and automation within FP&A workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and potential M&A activities from a financial perspective.
Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and robust internal control frameworks.
Lead the annual and multi-year long-range planning processes to align vision with operational execution.
Design and implement robust financial processes and systems capable of supporting a high-growth startup environment.
Own the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review process delivering deep-dive analysis on Forecast versus Actuals.
Define, track, and socialize critical SaaS and technology metrics such as CAC, LTV, Magic Number, Net Retention, and Burn Multiple.
Act as a strategic CFO partner for departments like Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to manage headcount planning and OpEx.
Prepare high-impact materials for Board of Directors meetings and support future fundraising or M&A activities.
Requirements
You bring 12 or more years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis within demanding environments.
You hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field; an MBA or CFA is preferred.
You demonstrate strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting across multiple business scenarios.
You have hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.
You possess excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and extract meaningful conclusions.
You communicate exceptionally well, articulating data-driven stories that influence strategic decisions at all levels.
You have a proven track record of building and scaling FP&A functions within fast-growth and ambiguous startup settings.
You have a deep understanding of GAAP accounting and how the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statement interact.
You are eligible to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of hire.
You are legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of hire.
You are able to start within 30 days of receiving an offer.
You are eligible to start within 30 days of receiving an offer.
You are authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
Nice to have
Experience at fast-moving technology companies that have navigated rapid scaling phases.
Startup experience, particularly in scaling financial operations and optimizing resource allocation.
Familiarity with SaaS metrics and AI business models that reflect modern revenue dynamics.
Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and producing board-ready materials under tight deadlines.
Experience implementing financial systems and automation solutions that improve data integrity and decision speed.
Practical notes
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the requirements outlined in the Requirements section.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorization to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the financial functions of the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time of your application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time of your application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time of your application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time of your application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time of your application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the action time of your application.
You must be authorized to work in the department of the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship at the time of application.
You must be authorized to work in the country where the pos