Senior Analyst Corporate FP&A

• Bachelor's degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related quantitative field required
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A business finance investment banking management consulting or a comparable analytical role within a SaaS or technology environment
• Demonstrated experience serving as an embedded finance partner to senior business leaders with a track record of influencing decisions beyond producing reports
• Strong business partnering skills: ability to build credibility quickly with non-finance executives and translate financial analysis into actionable recommendations
• Hands-on financial modeling capability: comfortable building cost models P&Ls and allocation frameworks from inception rather than maintaining inherited templates
• Experience owning cost center budgeting and variance analysis including headcount and compensation modeling across functional teams
• Working knowledge of SaaS unit economics margin analysis and operational efficiency benchmarking
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel; comfortable diagnosing and resolving formula-level errors in complex workbooks
• Working proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics preferred) and BI tools (Power BI Tableau or Looker )
• Proficiency in a financial planning tool such as Workday Adaptive Planning Anaplan OneStream or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present financial analysis clearly to senior non-finance audiences
• Ability to work standard Central Time business hours; availability during close cycle and planning periods as needed

• Prior experience in a PE-backed SaaS environment with exposure to value creation initiatives margin improvement programs or operational efficiency projects
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure cost economics FinOps concepts and cost-per-customer or cost-per-unit modeling
• Working knowledge of capitalized software accounting (ASC 350-40) and engineering capacity modeling
• Experience managing a professional services P&L including utilization rate services margin and revenue recognition timing
• Familiarity with product-level or segment-level P&L construction and cost allocation methodology
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition as applied to services or multi-element arrangements

• Senior Analysts on the Corporate FP&A team are aligned to one or more of HCSS's largest cost and margin domains. Specific responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate's background and the team's coverage needs. Common responsibilities across the role include:
• Serve as the embedded finance partner to a designated set of senior functional leaders (such as the CTO CPO VP of Engineering VP of Product VP of Professional Services or G&A function heads) building credibility and influence over time
• Own cost center budgeting and monthly variance analysis for assigned functional areas including headcount and compensation modeling
• Build maintain and continuously improve financial models supporting cost management margin analysis P&L performance and resource allocation decisions
• Surface strategic insights and improvement opportunities — including margin enhancement cost rationalization and investment prioritization — proactively rather than reactively
• Partner with functional leaders on annual planning headcount planning and long-range investment cases
• Contribute cost margin and headcount inputs to the consolidated monthly forecast annual operating plan and long-range planning process
• Prepare clear insight-driven variance commentary for internal and leadership reporting
• Coordinate with the Corporate FP&A team and the Financial Analyst on data integrity headcount reconciliation and close support
• Support ad hoc strategic analysis scenario modeling and special projects as assigned by the Senior Manager or SVP of Finance

• Product & Technology focus: Hosting cost-per-unit and cost-per-customer modeling; gross margin by product line; infrastructure scaling models tied to ARR and usage growth; R&D headcount and compensation modeling; FinOps partnership with Engineering; capitalized software (ASC 350-40); R&D efficiency benchmarking versus SaaS peers
• G&A and Professional Services focus: Full professional services P&L ownership including revenue utilization cost and gross margin; PS implementation backlog and revenue recognition timing; product-level P&L build and maintenance; G&A cost center variance for Finance Legal HR and IT; G&A headcount and compensation modeling; contribution margin and cost allocation methodology support

• Flexibility to work Hybrid
• Medical dental and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
• Paid holidays sick days and personal time off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
• On-site amenities including a covered basketball court soccer field track pickleball/tennis courts gym etc.
• Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
• And more!

What We Do

Since 1986 HCSS been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today HCSS is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the market serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year they continue to innovate refine and expand their products as the industry evolves. HCSS'​ mission is to help customers dramatically improve their business through innovative high-quality software and exceptionally helpful service while providing a great life for employees.

Why Work With Us

At HCSS we prioritize people—empowering both our customers and employees to achieve excellence. We promote from within provide continuous professional growth and embrace challenges as learning opportunities. Join us to build a meaningful career while delivering exceptional solutions and service.

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