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Renaissance Learning · 1 month ago

Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis and Business Intelligence

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$176K/yr - $242K/yr

10+ years exp

Renaissance is a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology that focuses on personalized learning experiences. The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Business Intelligence will drive strategic financial initiatives and lead the transformation of finance and analytics functions to support sustainable growth in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the global FP&A and BI teams, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business analytics to drive strategic planning and performance management

Architect and deploy best-in-class financial systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide real-time insights and support executive decision-making

Design and implement the organization’s financial strategy, focusing on revenue growth, margin optimization, and capital efficiency

Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, GTM, Operations, Technology) to align financial planning with business objectives and drive operational improvements

Establish and maintain robust processes for financial analysis, scenario planning, and KPI development to inform business strategy and resource allocation

Oversee the development and automation of business intelligence solutions, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and actionable insights for stakeholders

Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning cycles, providing clear guidance and support to business leaders

Assist the Corporate Controller in developing and refining financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and other relevant standards

Spearhead business continuity and risk management planning for finance and analytics functions

Develop cohort analysis and customer lifetime value models

Partner with GTM teams on pipeline health, bookings quality and revenue predictability

Lead the AI transformation within the CFO organization

Build and manage the annual FP&A and BI budget, making data-driven recommendations for technology investments and team growth

Foster cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Product, GTM, and Technology teams to drive the company’s financial roadmap and innovation

Mentor and develop the FP&A and BI teams, promoting technical excellence, analytical rigor, and business partnership

Oversee performance management, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational goals

Provide ongoing training, certifications, and development opportunities to build a high-performing, scalable team

Lead and develop a team of direct and indirect reports, driving team performance and supporting the organization’s overall financial strategy

Define performance standards and goals for individuals and teams and hold them accountable for delivering results

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceSaaS ExperienceFinancial ModelingGAAP KnowledgeData AnalyticsFinancial ReportingStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field

Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business intelligence, or corporate finance

7 years' experience leading a team and managing complex financial initiatives and supporting strategic business decisions in a high-growth environment

Extensive experience in SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) for a scaled SaaS business ($250M+ revenue) or a business unit within a larger enterprise ($500M+) environments

Working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance standards