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Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

San Francisco, CALos Angeles, CAFinance & AccountingHybrid12+ YOE
Summary

Leads FP&A including forecasting, scalable financial modeling, KPI tracking (CAC, LTV, Net Retention), variance analysis, and strategic planning for high-growth AI company. Partners with dept heads on headcount/OpEx; requires 12+ years FP&A experience and strong ERP/BI tool proficiency.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain comprehensive departmental forecasting processes with regular vs. actuals analysis
  • Design, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization
  • Build scalable financial models and planning frameworks to support rapid business growth
  • Collaborate with department heads to understand business needs and translate them into financial requirements
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership on financial performance
  • Develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards for executive leadership
  • Drive process improvements and automation in FP&A workflows
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and M&A activities
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls
  • Lead the annual and multi-year long-range planning (LRP) processes
  • Design and implement robust financial processes and systems for high-growth environment
  • Own the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review (MBR/QBR) process
  • Define, track, and socialize critical SaaS/Tech metrics (e.g., CAC, LTV, Magic Number, Net Retention, Burn Multiple)
  • Act as a "CFO for the Departments," embedded with leaders in Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to manage headcount planning and OpEx
  • Prepare high-impact materials for Board of Directors meetings and support fundraising or M&A activities

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred
  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
  • Exceptional communication skills—the ability to tell a compelling story through data
  • Experience building and scaling FP&A functions in high-growth and ambiguous environments
  • Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and the interaction between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience at fast-moving technology companies
  • Startup experience, particularly in scaling financial operations
  • Familiarity with SaaS metrics and AI business models
  • Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting
  • Experience implementing financial systems and automation solutions
Skills
Financial ModelingForecastingNetSuiteSAPOracleTableauPower BIGAAPSaaS MetricsERP SystemsFinancial ReportingBudgetingVariance AnalysisKPI TrackingAutomation