MathWorks · 2 days ago
Head of FP&A
Natick, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $252K/yr
15+ years expMathWorks is a company that fosters growth and inclusivity, and they are seeking a Head of FP&A to lead the financial planning and analysis function. This role involves modernizing FP&A practices, enabling SaaS revenue insights, and collaborating across functions to deliver actionable insights and build a high-performing team.
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Responsibilities
Modernize FP&A Practices: Integrate advanced analytics, modern planning tools, and real-time data to transform FP&A into a proactive, strategic partner. Implement processes that enable continuous forecasting and agile decision-making
Enable SaaS Revenue Insights: Shift focus from one-time license sales to subscription-based models by embedding metrics such as ARR, churn, CAC, and LTV into planning and analysis. Develop customer-centric metrics and leverage external benchmarking to improve forecasting accuracy and support business planning
Lead Planning & Forecasting: Drive the annual operating plan and long-range planning process, incorporating scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and strategic investment recommendations. Ensure plans are granular, dynamic, and aligned with evolving business models
Deliver Actionable Insights & Reporting: Monitor KPIs, identify internal and external industry trends, and translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership. Provide insights that influence resource allocation, operational efficiency, and create business activities to improve revenue growth
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner closely with Sales Operations, Marketing, Product, Development, and Operations teams to validate assumptions, align financial strategies with business goals, and challenge inputs constructively to improve accuracy and impact
Build High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop FP&A talent, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion best practices and innovation within the team
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required
5 years management experience is required
Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing finance teams in dynamic, growth-oriented environments
Expertise in SaaS and subscription-based metrics to support scenario planning and advanced financial modeling
Proficiency with technology to support planning across platforms such as Anaplan and Snowflake
Strong leadership and communication skills to influence across the organization
Ability to drive transformation and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Company
MathWorks
Mathworks is a producer of MATLAB, a program for data and statistical analysis.
5001-10000 employees
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Jeanne O'Keefe
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
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