Varicent

Senior Manager, FP&A

Varicent

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$110,592 - CA$138,240 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Preparation of detailed analytics and highly sophisticated financial models that drive strategic business decisions
  • Collaborate with department heads and C-level executives to formulate an annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts aligned with financial objectives
  • Prepare detailed analytics and sophisticated financial models that inform strategic business decisions
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive investor and internal reporting packages, calculating various SaaS metrics and engaging in benchmarking practices for performance analysis
  • Conduct extensive market research and data mining to uncover industry trends that inform critical business decisions
  • Analyze historical results, perform comprehensive variance analyses, and identify meaningful trends to support ongoing growth and success
  • Work closely with the accounting team to ensure alignment on internal and external reporting, as well as collaborate with the operations team to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting of key metrics
  • Manage forecasts and reporting activities within the FP&A tool (Workday Adaptive Planning), providing insightful information to stakeholders
  • Create and deliver both standardized and ad hoc reports, catering to the diverse information needs of stakeholders
  • Commit to continuous improvement by automating reporting and forecasting tools, streamlining processes, and implementing innovative solutions for enhanced efficiency and accuracy
  • Contribute expertise and support to special projects, utilizing strong analytical skills to deliver meaningful outcomes aligned with the company’s strategic objectives
  • Budget Development: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning cycles in partnership with department heads and C-level executives
  • Forecast Management: Manage all forecasting assumptions and reporting workflows in Workday Adaptive Planning and drive system/process enhancements. Own full revenue forecasting, including pipeline, bookings, renewals, and churn analyses, and present insights during monthly/quarterly finance reviews
  • Financial Modeling: Build and oversee advanced financial models for strategic decisions, scenario planning, and business cases
  • Reporting Packages: Develop and deliver comprehensive external investor and internal reporting packages, both standardized and ad hoc, inclusive of SaaS metrics, board materials, and executive-level dashboards
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as lead finance partner across Accounting, Sales, Operations, and other functions to align reporting, KPIs, and close activities
  • Process Improvement: Drive process automation and operational efficiencies through forecasting tools, streamlining processes, and implementing innovative solutions
  • Variance Analysis: Lead FP&A involvement during period-end (monthly, quarterly, annually) closes, delivering variance analysis, insights, and performance commentary
  • Team Development: Act as a go-to lead and guide for FP&A team members, ensuring high-quality output, clear prioritization, and a collaborative, high-performance culture
  • People Leadership: Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to FP&A team members, supporting their professional development
  • Team Planning & Management: Establish clear ownership of deliverables and ensure efficient execution during planning cycles, close periods, and strategic initiatives
  • Special Projects: Support and lead special projects, providing data-driven recommendations to solve complex business problems.

Requirements

  • Experience: 8+ years in FP&A, preferably within the SaaS industry
  • Certifications: CPA or CFA designation preferred
  • People Leadership: Experience leading and developing high-performing finance or analytical teams
  • Ownership & Adaptability: Highly adaptable and driven to take ownership of deliverables
  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management: Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Cross-Functional Work: Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency: Advanced capabilities with Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Financial Systems: Experience working with Adaptive Planning and NetSuite a strong asset
Benefits
  • flexible work arrangement allows for remote work or a hybrid model
  • participation in our variable compensation program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial modelingvariance analysisbudget developmentforecast managementdata miningmarket researchSaaS metricsperformance analysisprocess automationscenario planning
Soft skills
people leadershipproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementorganizational skillscross-functional collaborationadaptabilityownershipcoachingmentorship
Certifications
CPACFA