Tala is hiring a
FP&A Solutions Architect

Summary

Tala is seeking a highly skilled and innovative FP&A Solutions Architect to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of their financial planning and analysis platform (Pigment). The role requires a candidate with 5+ years of experience in FP&A or a similar role, proven experience working with Pigment or comparable software, strong technical skills, and expertise in financial modeling principles, forecasting techniques, and data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or a similar role
• Proven experience working with Pigment or other comparable financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan)
• Strong technical skills, including experience with SQL or other data query languages, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling principles, forecasting techniques, and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing development of our Pigment platform
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze existing systems, and identify areas for improvement within the platform
• Design and build comprehensive financial models within Pigment to forecast revenue, expenses, and other key financial metrics
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of data inputs and outputs within the platform
• Architect and implement integration solutions between Pigment and other relevant systems
• Develop and refine forecasting methodologies to improve accuracy and provide actionable insights
• Build and refine variance analyses, scenario modeling and other reporting
• Utilize data visualization tools to present financial data in a clear and compelling manner
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the FP&A team and other stakeholders
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and tools that can enhance our FP&A capabilities
• Mentor and develop team members on technical aspects of financial modeling and analysis
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure the smooth operation of the Pigment platform
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and financial insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and assumptions for forecasting purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with accounting principles and reporting standards
• Knowledge of software development methodologies
• Experience with cloud-based technologies

Benefits

Remote-first approach