Commercial Finance Manager at Planet

London, England, United Kingdom

Planet Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, Retail, Hospitality, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced in analysing country / division / product performance and identifying trends and seeing where best practices can be shared
  • A good communicator and adept at building relationships across teams, while exerting persistence and resourcefulness
  • Must be logical, self-motivated, proactive, with strong analytical skills and a high level of intellectual curiosity
  • Excellent time management skills, demonstrating high levels of accuracy, thoroughness and reliability whilst coping under pressure
  • Strong system and advanced excel skills. Experience with Corporate planning tools advantageous
  • Flexible and a genuine team player willing to go the extra mile to support others
  • Experienced in payments and/or fintech preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support the Vertical CFOs and their teams with regular reporting and business analysis, while helping to prepare materials used for C-suite and Board level reporting
  • Working to improve process and efficiencies across the commercial finance teams
  • Ingesting and maintaining complex data sets from various product systems to help the team drive commercial insights and support business planning
  • Build and maintain regular reporting and insights
  • Own the financial product P&L for Tax Free and support other products and Churn reporting
  • Own Adhoc analysis to drill into problem areas as needed support where required
  • Build strong relationships across various teams and develop a solid understanding of the business dynamics across the different areas

Skills

P&L Management
Financial Reporting
Business Analysis
Data Analysis
Trend Analysis
Ad-hoc Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvement
Churn Reporting

Planet

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

About Planet

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$617.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Equity
Commuter Benefits
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Antaris threatens market share.
Recent layoffs may impact operational efficiency and innovation.
Expansion of partnerships may stretch resources, reducing service quality.

Differentiation

Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
Their subscription model ensures continuous revenue from diverse sectors.
Planet's AI-driven analytics enhance satellite imagery insights significantly.

Upsides

AI-driven analytics can expand into agriculture and urban planning sectors.
Partnerships with platforms like UP42 enhance data offerings and capabilities.
Smart city management using satellite data offers new revenue streams.

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