Finance Director - Cloud

What You'll Do

Teradata is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to lead the financial oversight of its Cloud business. This role will be an integral part of helping steer the company's financial strategy with a focus on profitable growth. The ideal candidate is personable, self-motivated and technically proficient as they work alongside stakeholders from across the business.

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Analysis: Develop and implement robust financial strategies aligned with the company's goals. Conduct in-depth analysis of cloud operations, ARR, and margins to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling. Provide accurate financial forecasts for cloud operations, ensuring alignment with the company's growth targets.
• Performance Management: Monitor and report on financial performance against budget and forecast, providing insights and recommendations to optimize profitability.
• Cost Management: Implement effective cost control measures for cloud operations. Drive efficiency and cost savings without compromising service quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, sales, and product development, to align financial and business strategies.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Who You'll Work With

• Provide support to the Sr Vice President of Cloud Operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across all areas of Teradata

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a SaaS or technology company.

• Proven expertise in financial management of cloud operations and a strong understanding of ARR and margin analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of current financial regulations and reporting requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Proven expertise in financial management of cloud operations and a strong understanding of ARR and margin analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of current financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Why We Think You'll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.