Senior Manager, FP&A

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Job Overview

Modernize is seeking an upbeat and driven individual to lead FP&A as Manager of FP&A. This individual will work with the CFO and executive leaders across the organization focusing on financial planning, forecasting, process improvement, revenue optimization, business intelligence, and ad hoc reporting among other things.  This position will report directly to the CFO and be a key member of the finance team writ large.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS

Strategy, Planning and Forecasting

  • Project manage the strategic planning process as well as participate in the process as a thought leader and prepare related presentations which articulate the strategy

  • Lead annual budget process and periodic (e.g., quarterly) forecasting

  • Develop and enhance financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and deep understanding of financial levers

  • Develop thorough understanding of interdependencies of all P&L line items and profitability drivers

 

Communication

  • Prepare and present cogent analysis, written and verbal, to executives and the organization writ large

  • Organize thoughts, ideas, and data into presentation format which maximizes clarity and alignment

  • Build trust and cooperation with a soothing communication style

 

Process improvement

  • Continuously improve and streamline the financial management processes including monthly reporting, automation of data feeds the GL and BI systems

  • Parameterize financial models to improve cycle times and simultaneously reduce risk of errors

  • Develop data visualization tools which enable complex data to be assimilated and communicated effectively

 

Data mining/business intelligence

  • Ability to work with large amounts of data to drive meaningful insights, SQL and/or database experience is a significant plus

  • Collaborate with functional leaders across the organization (marketing, engineering, sales) to understand their objectives and KPIs; Facilitate achievement of KPIs as a thought leader

  • Provide internal and external “customers” with timely and accurate ad hoc analysis

  • Lead preparation of performance reviews for Board of Directors and executives

  • Monitor and review system reports and dashboards for completeness and accuracy

  • Analyze financial statements and perform variance analyses

 

Skills Required

  • Five or more years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business analysis or equivalent experience in consulting

  • Experience preparing and presenting monthly performance reviews and board of director materials

  • High level of critical thinking to formulate business issues into analytical problems and devise actionable solutions

  • A kindred spirit which fits the culture well: The finance team at modernize.com are proud of their work-life balance as well as the “no-ego-authentic-relationships” which keep the team strong and make work enjoyable

  • Robust communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills

  • Strong level of financial and business acumen to be able to drive results for breadth of initiatives

  • Must have ability to interact and partner effectively at multiple levels of the organization

  • Expert financial modeling and data driven financial analysis

  • Expert proficiency with Excel, database proficiency a significant plus

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, quantitative field or related discipline

  • Ability to independently manage processes and work with ambiguity

  • Self-starter, organized, and strong multi-tasking skills.

  • Process-improvement oriented with ability to quickly learn new technology in a fast-paced, ever changing environment

 

Skills Desired

  • Personal traits which are correlated with success include curiosity, determination, and intellect

  • Consulting experience a plus

  • Experience with SQL a plus

  • Experience with Essbase and/or equivalent budgeting and management reporting tools a plus

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Location

We are located in the heart of downtown Austin, right up the street from the capital with a rooftop patio overlooking Congress Ave.

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