Trading Technologies

Senior Manager/Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, FP&A

Trading Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Develop deep understanding of Trading Technologies’ annual operating plan, business model, product portfolio, GTM strategy, and key value drivers
  • Take ownership of Annual budget, rolling forecasts, and board/executive reporting processes
  • Establish strong partnerships with GTM, Product, and Operations leaders as a trusted finance advisor
  • Own and enhance 3-statement financial model and long-range plan
  • Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, automate reporting, and enhance financial data infrastructure
  • Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long-range planning, including scenario and sensitivity analyses
  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to GTM, Product, and Line of Business leaders, supporting forecasting, pricing strategy, headcount planning, product investment, M&A integrations and growth initiatives
  • Prepare and continuously enhance executive, investor, and Board reporting packages, translating complex financial results into strategic narratives and recommendations
  • Build and maintain a fully integrated 3 statement financial forecast model, including a 13 week cash forecast
  • Perform data-driven analyses to monitor business operations; provide management with clear and actionable insights into drivers of business growth, risks and opportunities
  • Own the FP&A systems roadmap and partner with stakeholders to ensure scalable financial data architecture, automation, and governance
  • Drive process improvements to increase forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and decision-making speed
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing FP&A team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking or related roles
  • Experience in PE-backed or high-growth SaaS/software environments strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, SaaS and financial metrics, including but not limited to: ARR, Bookings, renewals/retention, sales productivity, Rule of 40, etc.
  • Track record of leading data transformation and automation projects within the Finance function
  • Strong financial and business acumen with ability to communicate the “what” and “why” behind the numbers
  • Experience hiring, mentoring and scaling FP&A teams
  • Expertise in planning and forecasting tools (e.g., Abacum, Adaptive, Planful), ERP systems (NetSuite), and CRM/BI platforms (Salesforce, Domo, Tableau, Power BI)
  • Demonstrated experience in leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses
  • Proficiency in building and maintaining complex financial models including fully integrated 3-statement long-range model
  • Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds: the energy and collaboration of in-person work, combined with the convenience and focus of remote days
  • 22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with the option to roll over unused days
  • One dedicated day per year for volunteering
  • Two professional development days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development
  • An additional PTO day added during milestone anniversary years
  • Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal
  • Generous parental leave for all parents (including adoptive parents)
  • Budget for tech accessories, including monitors, headphones, keyboards, and other office equipment
  • Backup child and pet care, as well as tutoring services
  • Milestone anniversary bonuses
  • Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally-owned cell phones
  • Contributions for gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives
  • Discounted healthcare premiums
  • Healthy meal delivery program subsidies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingforecastingbudgetingvariance analysisdata transformationautomationfinancial metricsGAAPSaaSstrategic finance
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingcritical thinkingmentoringleadershipattention to detailbusiness acumenpartnership buildingdecision-makinganalytical thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in EconomicsMBACFA