FP&A Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of FP&A responsibilities, encompassing the operating model, forecasting, budgeting, monthly reporting, and decision-support analysis.

• Assist leadership in comprehending business performance and identifying investment opportunities for the SaaS community platform and the launch of people magic AI.

• Report directly to the Head of Finance and collaborate with accounting and leaders across product, engineering, sales, success, and marketing departments.

• Manage the company’s operating model and rolling forecast, which includes revenue, headcount, operating expenses, and cash flow.

• Oversee the annual budget and the ongoing reforecasting process in conjunction with department leaders.

• Generate monthly budget-versus-actuals reports and provide actionable variance analyses.

• Develop and sustain SaaS metrics such as ARR, MRR, churn, retention, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and gross margin.

• Construct models for pricing, packaging, and new product scenarios while evaluating their impacts on revenue, margin, and cash flow.

• Monitor and project costs associated with hosting, infrastructure, and third-party software.

• Prepare financial documentation for board meetings and investor updates in collaboration with the Head of Finance.

• Work alongside accounting to enhance data-to-reporting systems and processes during the closing period.

• Conduct rapid ad hoc analyses for leadership regarding hiring strategies, vendor choices, and product investments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five years in FP&A, with substantial experience at a subscription software or SaaS company, and a proven track record of owning a forecast rather than merely contributing to one.

• Capability to create a three-statement operating model from the ground up.

• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; models should be clear, adaptable, and easy to navigate.

• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and their interconnections as well as their relation to cash flow.

• Sufficient accounting knowledge to collaborate effectively with a controller and staff accountants, including understanding revenue recognition, accruals, and the closing process.

• Ability to work independently and provide insightful recommendations based on analysis.

• Effective communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Familiarity with extracting data from Stripe, a general ledger, a CRM, and a product database.

• Experience using AI tools beyond simple prompts, including reusable skills or agents, tool integrations for reporting automation, and discernment regarding manual workflows.

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

• Comfort with SQL or a willingness to learn quickly is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Experience in modeling pricing adjustments or new product launches, involvement with creator/community/marketplace businesses, or being the first/sole FP&A hire are additional advantages, though not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

• A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and teamwork.