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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) BigMachines
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About The CompanyBigMachines is the global leader in delivering cloud-based mission critical applications to the Fortune 2000. Our industry-leading solutions help companies Sell More and Sell Faster, configuring, pricing, and quoting their complex products.
For the fifth consecutive year we had two great distinctions: landing on the "Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies" and being voted #1 on Salesforce's AppExchange. BigMachines also just delivered another record-setting year in bookings, revenue, profitability, and customer acquisitions. We do all of this while managing to maintain an industry-leading 95% customer retention rate.
We are looking to add exceptional talent across our entire company of great people who play hard as a reward for working even harder. At BigMachines, we thrive on using unique and unconventional methods to drive remarkable employee success. (We might have an amazing reputation, but we?re not above taking breaks for cheesecake bake-offs and Nerf gun battles.)
We are committed to hiring really smart, hip and altogether fantastic people who are intellectually invigorated and inspired by advancing their careers.
Job Description
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the company?s global Financial Analysis operations. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, with at least 2 years of direct managerial experience. Bachelor?s degree in Finance or Accounting is required, and proficiency in MS Excel and Accounting Information Systems is strongly preferred. Previous experience leading a Financial Planning & Analysis team is required
The FP&A Manager works directly with leaders of all functional teams to assist in reporting, forecasting and analyzing financial and operational results. Responsibilities include leading the annual budgeting process by working directly with the functional team leaders, financial model development, financial analyses, maintenance of financial models and systems, and working on special projects to support the various business units to support their financial analysis. The FP&A Manager reports directly to the Financial Controller.
Individuals should have strong business sense and practical experience. Applicant must be a self-starter, adaptive, demonstrate the ability to work collectively within a team environment, leading, challenging and coaching team members in a constructive and developmental framework, possesses strong analytical skills, maintain a penchant for efficiency with accuracy, possess strong communication skills, and operate well within a fast-paced culture.
Duties
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, expenses, and operations.
Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.
Prepare and distribute recurring reporting packages on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, focusing on key financial results, operational metrics, and performance to targets, quotas and budget
Prepare analysis and interpret complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
Financial model development, maintenance and modification for changes.
Develop, maintain and improve budgeting and financial modeling tools.
Integrate budget and forecast tools to financial reporting platforms for variance reporting across functional teams, geographies and customers, including online and published materials
Develop ad hoc reporting as requested by the management team, the Board or functional team leads
Work on special projects to support the functional teams with their financial analysis, including financial analysis and key assumption development for business case/key initiatives.
Serve a critical and active role in the accounting group, have a strong work ethic, is hands-on and enthused about working in a collaborative team environment.
Interact and comfortably work with the senior leadership team.
Clearly and effectively present, in person or in writing, results.
Skills/Requirements
4-6 years of experience in public accounting, FP&A functions or related business environment
Experience in a fast-paced, growing, ever changing environment, preferably with a software company
Experience resolving complex financial operations issues with multiple foreign subsidiaries
BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, such as GAAP and accrual-based accounting
Superior strategic thinking and financial analysis skills, well-developed problem solving skills and strong attention to details required.
Must have strong spreadsheet (MS Excel) and database skills.
Must have the ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under deadlines.
Must bring a process improvement/work simplification minutest.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Able to make well-reasoned and timely decisions.
CPA or MBA preferred.
| Location: | Deerfield, IL United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
BigMachines
Investors: Deutsche Venture Capital, Sculley BrothersAll Jobs: at BigMachines
| Web Site: | www.bigmachines.com |
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| Headquarters: | One Waters Park Drive Suite 165 San Mateo, CA 94403 United States |
| Industry: | Software |
