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Senior Director, FP&A
Blackboard Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
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Senior Director – Financial Planning and Analysis
Washington, DC
The candidate will be the Finance partner to the GTM business leads (domestic/Int’l). This will entail partnering on all FPA related activities, including operational and strategic planning (current and multi-year), forecasting, and overall financial management of the sales to revenue and associated expense for the consolidated organization. This will require a depth of understanding of the business/market trends and their impact to the financials, as well as partnering on all complex, material deals and any/all ad hoc analysis. The role will also include the management of several direct reports – to mentor and foster their career growth at Blackboard.
Primary responsibilities include the following areas:
• Partner w/ the GTM business leads on all financial aspects of their business – operational (COS delivery), as well as sales execution & marketing.
• Engagement on all complex financial customer deals (Acct/Financial implications)
• Finance counterpart on all strategic financial planning for the GTM’s – including close coordination w/ Sales Ops, Product, Industry, and Strategy teams
• Coordinate annual financial planning/budget – and associated presentations and analysis. This will include justification for sales/revenue (region/product), as well as costs to support sales and revenue execution/delivery
• Monthly forecasting process to track & communicate performance – and risks/opportunities to the figures. Own the monthly performance presentations and Board meeting decks for the GTM results/forecast/critical indicators, etc.
• Coordinate closely with FP&A consolidation team to provide deliverables for board and management reporting
• Advocate for the GTM leads in all areas that impact their business, performance and results – on an on-going basis.
• Develop key KPI’s and metrics to better inform the business leads and the company
• Manage a team of managers and analysts who will provide financial analysis and support for the GTM leaders – and their direct reports.
• Work with sales compensation team to optimize sales reporting and commission analysis.
• Look for ways to improve the accuracy and automation of the current Forecasting process. View on constant process improvement.
• Present to CEO, CFO and key business leaders
• Play a key leadership role in the Finance organization, including improving management reporting, mentoring team members and assisting with business optimization.
This role reports to the Vice President, Finance and is located in Blackboard’s Washington, DC Headquarters.
Professional Qualifications
Required Skills:
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Access skills, with particular focus on financial modeling and the use of advanced features of spreadsheets.
• Experience with a subscription based revenue model strongly preferred.
• Highly organized and ability to work on multiple projects at once.
• High level of analytical ability and accuracy.
• Prior management experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills required. Must be comfortable presenting to leadership.
• Flexibility a must.
• Looking for someone with a Bachelor’s degree and 10 - 12 years or more of job-related experience. MBA preferred.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Blackboard is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.