Mitek Systems is hiring a
Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Summary

Join a global leader in digital & biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions as the Financial Planning & Analysis Director. Develop, maintain, and oversee execution of finance-related processes for Revenue, OPEX, and Headcount. Work with the FP&A team and Line of Business teams to implement consistent processes and create insightful reporting.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field
• 10+ years of experience in progressive Finance roles including FP&A and leading and running a highly professional team
• Previous experience in a large global company and highly matrixed organization
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and monthly/quarterly accounting processes
• Demonstrated experience applying intellectual curiosity to uncover insights and drive differentiated outcomes where others could not
• Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics
• Building and testing business cases and financial models
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferably)
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting software (Planful preferably but all planning systems experience is a benefit)
• Experience with business intelligence tools and relational databases (Tableau or similar)
• Working knowledge of relevant CRM systems (Salesforce.com or similar)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel including ability to create complex financial and analytical models (using pivot tables, v-lookup, other complex formulas)
• Advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual business plans: Identify the FP&A team’s role in current year projects
• Manage cash flow management and forecasting process: Review and analyze revenue movements and working capital considerations
• Conduct forecasting and budgeting: Review and recommend improvements to the existing forecasting and budgeting process. Evaluate the effectiveness of the process and prepare a cost/benefit analysis. Implement approved changes, monitor execution, and provide reporting
• Leverage technology: Maximize existing technology to provide more robust analysis and to automate manual tasks. Ensure that the team understands the capabilities and become experts
• Financial Analysis
• Oversee group month-end consolidation activities and ensure compliance with corporate timelines and expectations, including but not limited to the tracking of information needed to report on the progress of acquisitions versus the targets set at the time of the deal
• Build and maintain the group monthly financial reporting and analysis package. Monthly package and analysis to include key product P&Ls and scorecard drivers; gross margin analysis focusing on OPEX and headcount expenses; working capital analysis; coordination and preparation of consolidated monthly and quarterly business review (MBR/QBR) presentations and quarterly Board of Directors financial presentation
• Planning and Forecasting (Annual Operating Plan oversight)
• Assist the business in setting targets
• Develop annual operating plan 'AOP' guidance
• Build AOP calendar – manage key process due dates, oversee review meetings, etc
• Build AOP management review package
• Assist in preparation of AOP presentation to executive leadership
• Drive adherence to timelines
• Coordinate with corporate / shared service organizations on allocation changes
• Lead the monthly outlook and quarterly flash processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranges aligned to industry standards ($175,000 - $225,000 a year)
• Universal, supplemental, and private healthcare plan choices based on country specifics
• Retirement/pension plan contributions
• MTK stock plan participation
• Life event & disability coverage
• Generous annual leave, company holidays, volunteer time off
• E-learning license
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hackathons
• Home office setup allowance