Director, FP&A

Summary

Join Astronomer, a rapidly growing, venture-backed company, as their Director of FP&A. You will be a key architect of our financial future, shaping financial strategy and ensuring resources for ambitious goals. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. Provide financial reports, conduct analysis to support decision-making, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and strong communication skills. The estimated salary is $190,000-$240,000, plus equity.

Requirements

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis
• Deep understanding of B2B SaaS businesses, metrics, and customer lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in using financial software such FP&A tools and ERP systems such as Workday and Anaplan
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance professionals

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
• Provide accurate and timely financial and management reports to stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators and metrics
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making on investments, cost reduction initiatives, and other business opportunities
• Manage and drive our workforce strategy, in collaboration with the People and Talent Teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect relevant data and insights for financial analysis
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the business to support strategic planning initiatives
• Preparation of presentations and reports for executive leadership, board meetings and external stakeholders
• Finance business partner for Engineering, Product and G&A

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a SaaS global high growth company
• 3+ years of managerial experience
• A highly entrepreneurial “roll up your sleeves” mentality
• SQL experience

Benefits

• The estimated salary for this role ranges from $190,000 - $240,000, along with an equity component
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