Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Conductor · New York City, NY

Company

Conductor

Location

New York City, NY

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will play a critical role in the financial management and strategic decision-making process of the company. This leadership position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will work closely with the CFO and other senior executives to provide financial insights, drive efficiency, and support the achievement of financial goals.

 

The ideal candidate is highly-energetic, mission-driven, and people-oriented, with strong analytical skills and experience in Enterprise SaaS businesses to lead our team and scale our financial planning and analysis. This candidate will have strong collaboration, communication, management skills and leadership presence to engage and motivate a talented and dedicated team and foster business excellence, team accountability and the ability to produce high quality deliverables in a timely manner. 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the FP&A team to ensure it is optimally set-up for scale and effectiveness forecasting rolling short-term and long-term financial models in a timely and accurate/predictable manner, advancing reporting and analytical tools, and managing stakeholder relation
  • Routinely provide relevant metrics to our Executive team to support the growth strategy, setup performance goals, and analyze people and operational strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Evaluate business performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics on the execution of our go-to-market strategy, and the achievement of quarterly and annual OKRs
  • Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with company objectives and long-term strategy.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive financial models to forecast company performance, revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, including evaluating new business opportunities, cost optimization, and pricing strategies.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the company's financial health and performance against objectives.
  • Prepare and deliver regular financial reports and presentations to senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
  • Drive a high-performing FP&A team, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Monitor financial results, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve financial targets.
  • Assess financial risks and opportunities, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Operations, and Sales, to gather data and insights for informed decision-making.
  • Continuously improve and streamline financial processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required,  MBA or CPA preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of SaaS and familiarity with relevant financial metrics and trends.
  • Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and quantitative abilities with a proven track record of translating data into actionable insights.
  • Expert Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
  • Proven experience in leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align financial goals with overall company strategy.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial planning software (e.g., Cube or similar tools is a plus.)
  • Strong commitment to ethical and professional standards in financial management.
  • Ability to work in NYC office 4 days a week (Mon-Thursday)


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Compensation: Conductor maintains competitive, performance-based compensation programs. 

The NYC base salary range for this role is currently $160,000 - $220,000.  Actual base salary offered may vary within this range based on  education, knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience, internal equity, and geographic location, among other factors. The actual compensation, if offered a position, will be based on these factors.  Additionally, this role is eligible for a Corporate Bonus, 20% of base at target.

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Conductor LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Bringing in diverse perspectives and challenging our assumptions is the clear key to growth; it drives innovation, creativity, faster problem-solving, and stronger decision making. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, train, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs

Conductor does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.  In addition, it is the policy of Conductor to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.


 

 

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Date Posted

12/05/2023

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