Corporate FP&A Manager

VAST Data is looking for a Manager, Corporate FP&A to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence. We are seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A to join our team and drive the evolution of a high-performing finance function to one that is public company caliber. We need a 'builder' who pairs deep technical modeling expertise with the communication skills necessary to influence strategic decisions and scale our finance organization alongside our rapid growth.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the corporate financial model for VAST which is used in revenue and full P&L forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making; Drive the Annual Planning cycle and resulting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) by managing stakeholder engagement, performing deep-dive analytics, and distilling inputs into a final, actionable financial plan; Develop and own the Long Range Plan (LRP), translating the company’s vision and market strategy into a multi-year financial roadmap with defined milestones; Drive continuous improvement in forecasting by partnering with business units and FP&A colleagues to refine assumptions and aggregate insights; Contribute to executive, board, and investor reporting, delivering strategic insights and concise storytelling that clarifies business performance and mobilizes action; Partner across the finance team to evolve our systems and toolset, focusing on building a world-class infrastructure that reduces manual overhead and increases analytical depth; Collaborate with Data colleagues to institutionalize data hygiene, operationalize KPIs, and automate reporting; Ad-hoc analysis to support key operating priorities and investor relations efforts as needed; Build and maintain deep relationships across the organization to ensure the finance team is a strategic partner to every department

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; 4-8 years of experience; Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills (Excel/Google Sheets) with experience managing complex operating models; Outstanding communication skills, with a track record of distilling data into narratives for executives, investors, and sophisticated business audiences; Highly driven self-starter who operates with autonomy and maintains a high ‘quality bar’ for accuracy and business judgment; Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and achieve objectives in a fast-paced, process-oriented environment; Excited about AI and passionate about building a landmark, generational tech company

Nice to have

MBA preferred though not required; Ideally including investment banking, private equity or consulting; Prior operating experience at a high growth tech company is preferred; Public company experience is preferred; Familiarity with SQL, SFDC, NetSuite, and Pigment is a plus