The Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) organization at Acoustic is responsible for all budgeting and forecasting. FP&A also assist various departments, including Sales, Marketing, Product and Engineering on setting strategic initiatives. This includes developing, tracking, and monitoring key performance indicators and other critical Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) metrics. Given continued growth at Acoustic, FP&A is looking to add several members to its team.
The primary function of the Director, FP&A will be to work with departmental managers on developing detailed financial forecasts. This includes understanding short-term and long-term hiring needs as well as applications and outside services to support the company’s growth. The Director, FP&A will work closely with the go-to-market (GTM) team as a key liaison to ensure alignment (bookings forecast, renewals, expansion opportunities, etc.).
The ideal candidate will have worked in a fast paced, demanding environment. The individual must be detail-oriented with an extreme focus on precision and accuracy. The Director, FP&A will work closely with the Accounting team, so communication is critical coupled with a keen understanding of financial standards and concepts.
The role will be responsible for managing a team of 2-3 global analysts.
What You’ll Do:
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Develop bottoms-up budget and other financial models
- Understand key drivers of the business
- Provide detailed variance analysis (BvA) and communicate findings
- Coordinate with Accounting on reconciliations and reclassifications
- Serve as key contact with Sales leader(s)
Reporting & Analytics
- Create KPIs and Metrics across various functional groups and departments
- Track activity, including building dashboards and reporting tools
- Monitor trends and convey results to managers and senior leaders
- Make recommendations on ways of driving performance improvements
Internal Audit
- Ensure accuracy of numbers by examining deliverables
- Streamline review process
Ad-Hoc
- Prepare board meeting materials
- Analyze market and competitors
- Assist with developing and tracking compensation plans
- Design processes and implement systems
- BS in Finance or Accounting
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance, Accounting or Private Equity
- Technology (SaaS) industry experience is preferred
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to breakdown and understand financial results
- Ability to effectively manage several tasks simultaneously with speed and accuracy
- Exceptional computer skills with a range of relevant financial software packages and expert excel skills
- High degree of initiative and results-oriented
- Highly autonomous and able to independently identify high value projects and drive them to completion
- Having and being able to articulate/defend an informed opinion on important topics
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Top Skills
Acoustic Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
1075 Main St., Waltham, MA, United States, 02451
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