Manager, Revenue Planning & Analysis
Cars CommerceFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have 8-10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3-5+ years leading an FP&A team. Proven success in a private equity-backed SaaS company, proficiency with financial planning tools like Adaptive Planning or Anaplan, and ERP systems like NetSuite are required. Strong forecasting and reporting skills for key cash flow metrics, advanced Excel skills for dynamic financial modeling, exceptional communication abilities, and strong leadership, project management, and people management skills are essential. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is necessary. An MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced credential and M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration experience are considered bonuses.
The Director of FP&A will lead expense planning, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and partner with the Director of FP&A, Revenue to forecast EBITDA performance. Responsibilities include building and maintaining financial models for forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis, translating strategic initiatives into financial plans, and delivering variance analysis with actionable insights. The role involves serving as a trusted advisor to the CFO and senior executives, collaborating with department heads to align financial and operational strategies, and preparing board and executive presentations. Additionally, the Director will support M&A opportunities with financial due diligence and modeling, partner with G&A leaders to refine practices and strengthen expense controls, establish scalable forecasting processes, and partner with Accounting during month-end close. The Director will also lead and develop a geographically dispersed FP&A team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mentoring team members.
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