Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Summary

Join ChowNow as the FP&A Manager and create, update, and maintain financial models and forecasts. You will assess ChowNow’s financial health, partner with departments on budgeting, and implement an FP&A planning tool. Analyze cost-efficiency, compare results against budgets, and identify growth opportunities. Develop reporting packages for senior management and the Board of Directors, and assist Investor Relations. This remote role, based in the US, reports to the Senior Director of FP&A and has no direct reports. ChowNow prioritizes restaurants, diversity, and proactive employees who consistently exceed expectations.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years experience in a FP&A role
• Have a Strong background in B2B SaaS and a deep understanding of SaaS metrics
• Possess advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial modelling
• Have a high attention to detail as deliverables will often be presented to senior management where accuracy is essential
• Have strong presentation skills as you will be required to communicate complex information in a simplified manner
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with employees of all levels
• Are comfortable in a fast-paced, scrappy work environment and you’re not afraid to ask probing questions
• Have a proven ability to make data-informed decisions and thrive in a dynamic environment under short timelines with changing priorities
• Have Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive solutions proactively while working with minimal direction

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain financial models and detailed forecasts of ChowNow’s future operations
• Assess and track ChowNow’s overall financial health, primarily by using key financial ratios common to SaaS companies and marketplaces
• Partner with individual departments to prepare budgets
• Implement, own, maintain and run an FP&A planning tool
• Examine and evaluate the cost-efficiency of each department, in light of what percentage of the company’s financial resources each department consumes
• Compare historical operating results against budgets and forecasts to explain differences in performance and make improvements going forward
• Consider opportunities for ChowNow to expand or grow; map out growth plans, including capital expenditures and investments
• Evaluate new investments or products by investigating return on investment
• Build monthly and quarterly reporting packages for the senior management team and the Board of Directors
• Assist Investor Relations with quarterly earnings and other external communications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing and operating an FP&A planning software for SMBs; familiarity with Cube is a plus, and implementation experience is highly desirable

Benefits

• Expected Base Salary Range: $128,250 - $141,750 depending on candidate location
• Ongoing training and growth opportunities
• A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times where we focus on creating a great employee experience
• Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Mental Health Coverage - we offer several programs to support your mental health and wellness goals
• Unlimited Paid Vacation. We expect you to work hard, but still enjoy your personal life
• 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents (within the first year of birth or adoption), 8 Weeks of Paid Pregnancy Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program
• Commuter benefits (including Uber Pool)
• Employee Stock Incentive Plan
• Pet insurance for your fur babies
• Consistent & fair leadership: we’ll share info, set clear goals, show you respect, and treat everyone fairly
• Enough freedom to spread your wings while still holding you accountable