FP&A Manager
1PasswordFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess at least 10 years of FP&A experience, with a minimum of five years directly managing people and teams in a high-growth software company. Experience partnering with the R&D function, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and operating at all levels with both hands-on and strategic capabilities is required. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing and scaling finance teams.
The Sr. Director, FP&A will lead financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support for R&D and G&A functions. This includes partnering with senior executives, product, and GTM teams on pricing strategy, analyzing and optimizing Cloud gross margins and infrastructure costs, and driving operational support for key G&A initiatives like recruiting capacity planning and real estate optimization. The role also involves leading and developing a high-performing team.
Data streaming solutions for real-time processing
Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.