Director, Finance (PDE/G&A)

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Talented people are everywhere, and the right opportunity can be hard to come by. That's why we're focused on revolutionizing learning, using our skills and expertise to help others develop theirs and reach their full potential. Individually, we bring our unique perspective to reimagine the way we share knowledge. Together, we can improve lives by making learning more accessible for our learners, our instructors, and businesses around the world.
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About you
You love rolling up your sleeves and diving into all activities associated with FP&A. You are humble and curious. You have a strong understanding of both B2C and B2B dynamics and can build complex models from scratch. You possess a collaborative approach to problem solving and are able to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate forecasts. You balance your focus on system automation and process improvement with the ability to monitor results and partner with the business. You have strong organizational and communication skills and are able to balance competing priorities. You take initiative and are able to work in a dynamic environment across all levels of management and across functions and geographies. You are confident and energetic. You demonstrate good judgment and are able to influence outcomes globally with a smile and sense of humor.
About This Role
Udemy is seeking a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to be a key member of the FP&A leadership team and serve as a critical FP&A partner to the PDE (Product, Design, & Engineering) and G&A organizations. You will bring best practices and thoughtful approaches to modeling the business and build budgets and forecasts which align with strategic objectives and operational initiatives. You will consolidate business results, monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, and partner with the business to adjust as necessary. You will also be responsible for delivering value-added analyses that lead to insightful decision-making and prioritization by the PDE and G&A teams. This highly visible role works cross-functionally to advise the business, influence strategies, and drive ad hoc special projects as needed.
What you'll be doing:

• Partner with PDE leadership to understand and influence business strategies, develop models to project potential impact of new initiatives, interpret experiment results, help prioritize future roadmaps, and support strategic decision-making
• Continuously evaluate performance and impact of PDE initiatives to refine future decision-making and to share insights with relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Consumer, Enterprise, and Corporate FP&A teams to develop a holistic ROI view of PDE investments
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A processes, including planning cycles, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management, and reporting
• Partner with PDE, G&A, and cross-functional teams to efficiently track and manage expenses and headcount, including the impact of capitalization policies
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews for executive leadership providing value-added insights into results, identifying trends, and pinpointing areas of potential risks and opportunities
• Produce long- and short-term financial plans, ensuring strong linkage between both to support critical expansion and operational strategies
• Improve business planning processes and systems to improve efficiency, enhance management visibility, and enable timely decision-making. Drive standardization & simplification throughout, including the use of automated solutions
• Lead strategic projects and support senior leadership on ad hoc research and analysis
• Structure, build, and maintain complex financial and decision-making models to develop meaningful insights and actionable recommendations

What you'll have:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Finance or related field. MBA preferred
• 8-10 years of progressive, relevant experience in FP&A within a top technology company. Software and SaaS experience preferred
• Experience working in a high-growth environment
• Strong systems aptitude and proficiency in Excel, SQL, financial planning software, and BI tools
• Experience working with large data sets
• Experience with performance management, scorecards, and dashboarding
• Thoughtful financial modeling ability from top-of-funnel/go-to-market activities to revenue, gross profit, and net income
• A general understanding of consumer product funnels, consumer subscription models, enterprise SaaS models, lifetime value, customer acquisition cost, and how customer behavior translates into business impact
• Strong understanding of GAAP and business unit allocations
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail and effectively direct the efforts of FP&A managers and analysts
• Ability to anticipate business needs and be a thought leader
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with company executives and other senior leaders
• Ability to deliver value via strategic finance support and influence key decision makers
• Superb communication skills and strong executive presence
• Excellent problem-solving diagnosis and analytical skills

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!
Life at Udemy
We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:

• We're invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences . From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we're a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we're better for it.
• Learning is what we do - inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You'll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.
• Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning - that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it's our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.
• We're committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work. Learn more about our certification here and find out what it's like to work at Udemy on our blog .

Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You've got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?
At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our Benefits Start With U
Our benefits package at Udemy "starts with U" and is grounded in purpose-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here's a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you're a full-time Udemate based in the United States:

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions
• Transgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming care
• Parental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week "ease-back" program that enables parents to return part-time at full pay
• Whole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, virtual family care, reproductive health, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving support
• Learning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional development
• Retirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution
• Charitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charities
• Vacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourly
• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the year

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The hiring range for this position is $176,000 - $242,000. Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits and equity.
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