Description
We are seeking a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) to play a critical role in scaling our finance function as we prepare for our next phase of growth toward a potential IPO. This is a high‑impact, high-visibility role that combines hands‑on financial ownership with strategic partnership with business leaders.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of FP&A;, this role will be the owner of budgeting, forecasting, and analytics for Professional Services Revenue, Subscription & Services Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Research & Development (R&D;), and General & Administrative (G&A;) functions while also serving as a trusted advisor on gross margin and EBITDA margin expansion.
This position is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced SaaS setting, enjoys influencing decision‑making, and can translate complex data into clear business insights, consistent with expectations seen in pre‑IPO SaaS FP&A; roles.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Own the annual operating plan, quarterly reforecasts,
and monthly performance tracking for PS Revenue and for COGS, R&D;, and G&A; cost centers.
- Develop and maintain driver‑based financial models that link operational metrics (headcount, cloud usage, vendor spend) to financial outcomes.
- Partner closely with Accounting team to ensure forecast integrity, accurate actuals tracking, and consistent P&L; presentation.
- Lead variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) with clear, actionable commentary for senior leadership.
Strategic Business Partnership
- Act as the primary finance business partner to Delivery, Engineering, Product, Infrastructure/Cloud, and Corporate Functions.
- Influence resource allocation decisions by evaluating ROI of R&D; investments, productivity trends, and spend efficiency.
- Support executive decision‑making through scenario modeling, sensitivity analyses, and ad‑hoc strategic analyses.
- Help establish financial rigor and discipline while mai
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