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Manager, Forecasting, Planning & Analysis
Skyword
Boston, MA, United States
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Skyword's Manager, Forecasting, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) role is newly established as a dedicated function (previously a direct responsibility of the CFO) with a goal to expand capabilities and deliver first class services to all stakeholders. This individual will act as the analytical engine of the Company to provide insights and support 'optimal' business decision making.
The FP&A function is critical to the overall success of the company. The candidate will be responsible for the Company's monthly forecasting (including P&L, cash flow and capex), the annual budgeting processes, operating plan variance analysis and special projects as directed by CFO.
Our goal is to continually improve the output of the FP&A function. We will continually strive to anticipate the needs of the business while improving the quality of our analysis, the efficiency in which we work, and the effectiveness and timeliness of our processes and reporting.
Responsibilities:
• Managing monthly financial, cash flow and KPI forecasting routines and reporting, including monthly variance analysis to budget and forecast.
• Preparation of monthly reporting dashboard, providing performance reporting based on a comprehensive set of financial and KPI metrics to be continuously developed as the Company scales/matures.
• Work with budget owners to improve their understanding/accountability for their own results and those of the overall Company. Ensure the results are transparent and guide budget owners to improve their results.
• Preparation of product/client P&L’s
• Preparation of board of directors meeting presentations
• Manage the annual budget process, establishing appropriate inputs and outputs (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI’s), timetables and necessary levels of analysis and understanding to support all phases/stages of the Company’s strategic plan.
• Maintain strategic 5-year model
• Perform what-if analysis and ad hoc requests for investors, executives, and management, as needed, including support of CFO in due diligence of potential M&A targets
• Provide business case/ROI analysis to support all investment/financial decisions
• Support accounting team in certain close procedures and other finance functions as necessary.
Ideal Candidate Background:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning & analysis required with a strong preference for experience in a private equity backed software/technology, ideally SaaS, company or a data or business services type of company.
• Strong experience building financial models
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Thorough understanding of financial planning principles and SaaS based metrics.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to interpret financial data and draw sound conclusions.
• Advanced Excel user, experience with planning systems, and ability and desire to dig into details.
• Proficient PowerPoint user.
• Proven track record for successfully developing, implementing and holding peers accountable for financial and other key performance metrics.
• An understanding/appreciation of technical accounting including knowledge of rules/regulations/standards.
Ideal Candidate Characteristics:
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
• Decisive, hands-on, bright and hard-working. Resourceful. Solution-oriented.
• Must demonstrate analytical prowess, strategic thinking and a command of the details
• Extremely well organized and data driven
• Highly collaborative and able to work effectively across multiple business lines with people at all levels in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that he/she is able to meet both individual objectives as well as contribute to those of the team.
• Someone who can be both strategic and tactical.
• Understands the importance of deadlines and has a track record of delivering (i.e. seeing things through and getting things done in line with expectations)
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or Related Field; CPA/MBA is a plus, but not a pre-requisite.
Reporting Structure:
The Manager FP&A will report to the CFO.
Compensation:
Competitive salary; equity; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance plans; 401(k) plans with employer match; three weeks paid vacation; 11 paid holidays; two half day volunteer days; and an open, friendly work environment.
About Skyword
Skyword moves brands – and their content – forward. By embracing a sustainable, scalable approach to original storytelling, Skyword liberates brands from ineffective marketing practices and inspires them to create deeper connections with their customers. With a powerful combination of enterprise-class technology, authentic voices, and professional services, Skyword propels clients’ content marketing programs to new levels of excellence. Skyword is a privately equity backed company headquartered in Boston, MA, with an office in Pittsburgh, PA.
Skyword is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.