Senior Manager of FP&A

The Role

• The Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will play a critical role in driving the company's strategic financial initiatives within a SaaS environment. You will collaborate closely with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to deliver data-driven insights and guide key business decisions. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced financial professional with a proven track record in SaaS financial planning, analysis, and forecasting.
• Develop robust financial models and perform scenario analysis to evaluate business initiatives, investments, and potential risks, providing insights that inform executive decision-making.

Responsibilities;

• Develop and Optimize FP&A Processes: Build and refine the company's financial planning and analysis framework, tailored to the needs of a high-growth SaaS business.
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Provide clear, data-driven financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, focusing on key SaaS metrics such as ARR, MRR, CAC, LTV, churn, and retention.
• Reporting Excellence: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and dashboards for senior leadership and the board of directors, ensuring clarity and alignment with SaaS KPIs.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to enhance forecasting accuracy, optimize spend, and analyse pipeline health.
• Drive Process Improvement with Pigment: Leverage Pigment's capabilities to improve financial modelling, streamline forecasting, and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Monitor financial best practices, SaaS industry benchmarks, and emerging tools to enhance FP&A effectiveness.

Requirements 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced certifications (e.g., CFA) preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a SaaS organization.
• Demonstrated ability to model and analyze SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV, etc.)
• Experience in financial modeling in both Microsoft Excel and within a corporate ERP / FP&A software solution (Experience with Pigment is a plus!)

 Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience using NetSuite and Salesforce
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Attributes:

• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong aptitude for financial modelling, data analysis, and solving complex problems.
• Thrives under pressure and adapts to evolving priorities in a dynamic SaaS landscape.