Director, Revenue Planning And Analysis

Summary

Join Synthesia, a rapidly growing AI video communications platform, as a Director, Revenue Planning & Analysis (RP&A). This pivotal role will drive our revenue model, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization. You will oversee commercial forecasting, business casing, and capital allocation, enabling data-driven decision-making. Collaborating closely with the Head of Revenue Operations and other key stakeholders, you will play a central role in our strategic growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in a hypergrowth SaaS environment, and exceptional communication abilities. Synthesia offers a competitive salary, stock options, and a range of benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or commercial analytics
• Advanced data literacy and modeling expertise, with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• Proficient in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker; SQL experience is a strong plus
• In-depth understanding of the value and cost drivers in a hypergrowth SaaS environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth, PE/VC-backed organizations
• Commercial acumen, with a capacity to assess decisions from diverse perspectives
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with an ability to simplify complex data insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven problem-solving ability and keen attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including founders, executives, and VPs

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the organization’s revenue model, aligning it with headcount, productivity, and quota planning
• Collaborate with RevOps and Analytics teams to build accurate, accessible performance reporting tools
• Partner with GTM VPs to refine and maintain headcount, productivity, and quota models
• Track performance against the revenue plan, quantifying and communicating the financial impact of target variances while recommending mitigation strategies
• Lead or participate in monthly commercial performance retrospectives across departments
• Provide detailed analyses to support revenue and cost-related initiatives
• Analyze customer trends and insights to guide strategic decisions
• Work closely with operations, sales, and HR teams to enhance reporting processes and deliver actionable commercial insights
• Drive strategic financial and GTM projects and support future fundraising efforts

Preferred Qualifications

Strong SQL skills; familiarity with DBT is advantageous

Benefits

• A competitive salary + stock options in our fast-growing Series D startup
• Hybrid working environment or remote friendly
• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Plan
• Paid parental leave
• 25 days of annual leave + Public holidays + paid sick leave
• Fun culture with regular socials and company retreats
• A generous referral scheme
• A brand new computer + monitor