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Verkada · 2 weeks ago

(Sr.) Manager, Strategic Finance & Business Operations - Marketing

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $200K/yr

6+ years exp

Verkada is a leader in cloud physical security, providing an integrated, AI-powered platform for organizations. The role of (Sr.) Manager, Strategic Finance & Business Operations - Marketing involves partnering with Marketing teams to manage budgeting, planning, and performance insights, while supporting the company's broader goals and objectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be the primary business partner to the Marketing org, including owning all budgeting and planning

Shepherd the planning and goal-setting process for Marketing-driven pipeline, ROI, and budget allocation, and align these to the broader topline goals of the company

Help generate insights around the performance of our various acquisition channels and marketing programs across the funnel / buying lifecycle

Tackle critical change projects within Marketing that will help us operate the business at the next level of scale

Qualification

Strategic FinanceBusiness OperationsData AnalysisSQLBI ToolsCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerAttention to DetailGrowth Mindset

Required

6-8+ years of progressive high growth experience. You're coming to us from a Growth, Strategic Finance, Business Operations, or other highly analytical role at a fast growing startup, and may have begun your career in investing, management consulting, and/or investment banking

Prior experience working on or closely partnering with data-driven Growth teams is a plus

High analytical horsepower paired with strong modeling and data skills

You can effortlessly translate business concepts and frameworks to well structured spreadsheet models

You have the analytical toolkit to autonomously generate insights through data

Fluency in database concepts, SQL, and modern BI tools is a big plus

Attention to detail and strong strategic instincts

You are meticulous in ensuring your and others' output is precise and error-free

You have a strong sense for 80/20 to know when things 'pass the smell test' and what is critical vs. secondary to an answer

A growth mindset and comfort with ambiguity

You are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment that will require you to create structure out of ambiguity

You can manage often competing priorities and pivot quickly when circumstances change

Excellent communication and partnership skills

You can effectively engage with a diverse array of stakeholders ranging from sales reps to engineers

You can build the credibility, relationships, and buy-in necessary to strike the delicate balance between partnering and constructive challenging that this role requires

Fantastic written and verbal communication skills are a must

A team player with a low 'ego to smarts ratio'

You bring a positive, learn-it-all (not know-it-all) energy to your teams

You are generally known for being great to work with

Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans

Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage

Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options

Expanded mental health support

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time

Professional development stipend

Fertility Stipend

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches provided daily

Commuter benefits