Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain comprehensive departmental forecasting processes with regular vs. actuals analysis; Design, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization; Build scalable financial models and planning frameworks to support rapid business growth; Collaborate with department heads to understand business needs and translate them into financial requirements; Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership on financial performance; Develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards for executive leadership; Drive process improvements and automation in FP&A workflows; Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and M&A activities; Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls; Strategic Planning: Lead the annual and multi-year long-range planning (LRP) processes; Operational Scaling: Design and implement robust financial processes and systems that can keep pace with a high-growth startup environment; Performance Management: Own the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review (MBR/QBR) process, providing deep-dive analysis on Forecast vs. Actuals to identify risks and opportunities; KPI Architecture: Define, track, and socialize critical SaaS/Tech metrics (e.g., CAC, LTV, Magic Number, Net Retention, and Burn Multiple) to drive data-driven decision-making; Departmental Partnership: Act as a "CFO for the Departments," embedded with leaders in Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to manage headcount planning and OpEx; Board & Investor Relations: Prepare high-impact materials for Board of Directors meetings and support future fundraising or M&A activities.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis; Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting; Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI); Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data; Exceptional communication skills—the ability to tell a compelling story through data; Experience building and scaling FP&A functions in high-growth and ambiguous environments; Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and the interaction between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statement.

Nice to have

MBA or CFA; Experience at fast-moving technology companies; Startup experience, particularly in scaling financial operations; Familiarity with SaaS metrics and AI business models; Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting; Experience implementing financial systems and automation solutions

Benefits

Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in local currency; Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health; RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme; 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months for either parent; Annual enrichment benefits including arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, workspace improvement credit, education & learning stipend; 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days); Budget for traveling to other offices if remote; Daily lunch program, snacks, and community and social events for those in the office; Co-working benefit for those not near an office; $500 home office stipend