Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Accountabilities: Lead financial planning and forecasting: Manage budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and strategic objectives. Deliver executive reporting: Develop dashboards, management reports, Board presentations, and monthly financial results that provide leadership with clear visibility into business performance. Analyze financial performance: Monitor monthly results, leading indicators, and key performance indicators (KPIs), identify variances, and provide actionable recommendations to support annual plan attainment. Drive commercial and strategic analysis: Evaluate growth opportunities, establish commercial targets, assess strategic initiatives, and support data-driven business decisions. Manage financial models and analytics: Maintain and improve financial models, analytical frameworks, reporting methodologies, and business intelligence tools to enhance the accuracy and usefulness of financial insights. Collaborate across departments: Partner with Product Managers to consolidate market insights and competitive intelligence, and work closely with Accounting and Investor Relations on month-end close, financial reviews, and reporting activities. Improve financial systems and processes: Lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen financial controls, improve data quality, streamline workflows, and increase reporting efficiency. Support IPO readiness: Contribute to the preparation of critical public financial documents, investor materials, and regulatory filings associated with an initial public offering. Lead and develop the team: Guide a regional team of financial analysts, promote analytical excellence, and establish effective processes for delivering accurate, timely, and relevant financial information. Requirements Academic background: Strong academic performance, with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline preferred. Financial planning expertise: Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. Previous experience as an FP&A subject matter expert is an advantage. Technology sector experience: Experience working in a high-growth technology or software business with operations across multiple countries and currencies, ideally with a combination of go-to-market models. Analytical capabilities: Exceptional problem-solving skills, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for business leaders. Financial tools proficiency: Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skills, along with experience using business intelligence tools to develop dashboards, analyze trends, and support executive reporting. Accounting knowledge: A solid understanding of core accounting principles, financial reporting, month-end close processes, and variance analysis. Strategic communication: Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to present financial insights clearly and collaborate effectively with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders. Leadership and ownership: A results-oriented mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while consistently meeting commitments. Integrity and professional judgment: High ethical standards, authenticity, credibility, and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information. Adaptability and curiosity: A self-motivated approach, willingness to explore diverse business challenges, and enthusiasm for continuous learning and process improvement. Additional qualifications: An MBA, relevant professional certifications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience would be beneficial. Travel availability: Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to four times per year for company gatherings lasting approximately one to two weeks. Benefits Competitive compensation: Salary and overall compensation are determined by geographical location, experience, and individual performance. Performance-based incentives: Eligibility for an annual bonus linked to performance. Remote-first flexibility: Work remotely from an eligible location within the Americas or EMEA time zones. Professional development: Annual learning and development budget of USD $2,000 to support continued professional growth. Annual compensation reviews: Regular opportunities for compensation adjustments based on performance and contribution. Recognition rewards: Programs that recognize outstanding performance and meaningful contributions. Paid annual leave: Holiday entitlement to support rest, personal commitments, and work-life balance. Family leave: Maternity and paternity leave to support employees and their families. Wellness support: Access to a Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform. Global collaboration: Opportunities to meet colleagues in person during company gatherings held in different locations around the world. Travel benefits: Priority Pass access and travel upgrades for eligible long-haul company events. Inclusive workplace: An equal-opportunity environment that values diversity of experience, background, and perspective.