Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Job Title: FP&A ManagerJob Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid/Remote)Job Duration: 6 months with possible extensionIdeal Background:✔ SaaS / Software industry experience✔ FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Revenue Finance background✔ Revenue Forecasting, ARR, and Financial Modeling experience✔ Advanced Excel skills and large data analysis experience✔ Adaptive Planning and NetSuite experience preferredAbout The TeamOur Topline FP&A team is a dynamic and essential partner to our Executive Leaders, driving all aspects of Topline growth (e.g. ARR, ACV/TCV bookings, revenue, billing, gross margin) and strategy. We play a crucial role in providing valuable business insights that guide decision-making. By working cross-functionally, we help shape our financial and operational policies to enhance the efficiency and long-term financial performance.What you doIn this role, your key responsibilities include:Topline Modeling & Forecasting:Maintain & Improve high-fidelity Topline Financial planning models - ARR, Revenue, Gross Margin, Billings, etc.Prepare detailed inputs/analyses for Annual Planning, Quarterly Rolling Forecasts (QRF), Long-range Planning (LRP), etc.Conduct monthly outlook to understand the rhythm of the businessModel complex "what-if" scenarios for pricing changes, new product introductions, and new GTM initiatives, etc.Drive our "Land-the-Quarter Daily Forecast analyses at quarter-end by collaborating with various internal teams (Order Management, Deal Desk, Product Operations, etc.)You might be a good fit if you have/are:Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field7+ years of experience in SaaS companies focusing on financial analysis, strategic finance, business operations, or related roles, ideally with 3+ years of Topline Forecast experience in the Software / SaaS IndustryExperience with large publicly traded B2B Software / SaaS companies is strongly preferredExpert level skills with Excel / Google Sheets & demonstrable proficiency with PowerPoint / Google SlidesDemonstrated ability to manipulate, analyze, and summarize large data setsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience with financial planning software and ERP systems ( Adaptive and NetSuite required)Experience with Salesforce is a plus but is not required for this roleCFA or CPA certifications are a plus but are not required for this roleSchedule Notes:Candidates should be willing and able to flex schedule to meet with colleagues working India hours.