Senior Finance Manager

Overview

This opportunity is for a Senior Finance Manager positioned within a fast-paced software company located in the United States. The role is designed to lead financial strategy and operational excellence, focusing on improving performance visibility and supporting critical decision-making across various business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure accuracy in recurring ARR, revenue, and operational reporting to provide actionable financial insights.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly forecasting activities including analysis of variances, conducting performance reviews, and preparing executive-level reports.
• Examine SaaS-specific business metrics such as ARR, retention rates, bookings, customer churn, profit margins, and operational leverage to pinpoint trends and growth opportunities.
• Develop and sustain financial models that aid in planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify risks, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and uncover major business performance drivers.
• Assist with onboarding post-acquisition and financial consolidation during mergers and acquisitions.
• Enhance reporting systems, improve data accuracy, and ensure transparent financial visibility across multiple units.
• Prepare analytical reports that foster strategic planning and inform board and executive decisions.
• Work closely with accounting, operations, data, and leadership functions to standardize financial processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Support organizational change management efforts to establish scalable financial practices suitable for growth phases.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in finance roles encompassing FP&A, strategic finance, or similar analytics functions.
• Demonstrated experience with SaaS or software companies is mandatory.
• Previous involvement with managing multiple business units or entities is expected.
• In-depth understanding of SaaS financial metrics such as ARR, retention, margin analysis, forecasting, and revenue tracking.
• Preferable experience in acquisition integration, M&A scenarios, or private equity-backed environments.
• Proficiency in complex financial modeling and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity and practical experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or Adaptive Insights platforms.
• Advanced skills using Excel and other financial systems.
• Ability to juggle various priorities effectively without compromising accuracy or quality.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate analyses to executive leadership.
• A proactive self-starter with intellectual curiosity who thrives in ambiguous and evolving circumstances.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Full remote work flexibility supported by the organization.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage starting from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the employer.
• Generous paid time off policies promoting work-life balance.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave available to all employees.
• Monthly stipends to cover phone and internet costs for remote work.
• Ample holiday schedule inclusive of statutory and additional holidays.
• Opportunities to engage in strategic projects with significant impact on the business.
• A collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and a sense of ownership.

Additional Information

This position is managed by a partner company responsible for the entire hiring process including application review, communications, and subsequent steps. The role utilizes AI tools to help efficiently screen candidates but final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. Data privacy and processing of personal information comply with relevant protection laws including GDPR.