Forward Networks, Inc.

Backend Engineer

• Developing new product features that leverage the network model to help users: visualize their network, understand how it behaves, see how it has evolved, answer specific questions, and plan changes
• Designing the data model for new product features
• Proposing and implementing REST APIs to support the Forward Networks web application and to publish to customers
• Constructively reviewing product designs, technical design documents, and code changes

Software Engineer, Java

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Manage annual budgeting process and regular re-forecasting process through partnering with budget holders and local teams; identifying risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure appropriateness of estimates and assumptions, accuracy of calculations, and appropriate classification of income and expenditures
• Help develop Board and Management presentations for approval of budgets, reporting of variance analysis and forecast updates
• Assist and co-ordinate preparation of the 5-year plan and provide updates to the Board on progress against plan
• Implement budgetary control on day-to-day operations; oversee budget transfers, enhancements and revisions
• Build, develop and maintain financial models for Cash Flow, P&L and Balance Sheet forecasting
• Produce extensive Board decks and other reporting materials for internal and external stakeholders including investors
• Produce regular management accounts with analysis and commentary on key drivers of results
• Develop KPI dashboards for reporting of results and KPIs
• Manage improvements in reporting and insights to improve financial and operational performance
• Manage relevant data, processes and models to ensure outputs are delivered efficiently and on time
• Design and enhance processes and procedures to achieve strategic business and financial outcomes
• Lead special projects to drive efficiencies, provide data analytics and ad-hoc financial analysis for decision making
• Business partner to stakeholders across the business to support business planning and decision making
• Work cross functionally with Sales Operations
• Review the Group’s financial statements and assist in optimization of results
• Assist in the review of complex accounting matters assessing and quantifying impact on results
• Provide appropriate inputs to the Enterprise Risk Management process

Software Engineer, Java

FP&A Manager