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Canva · 1 day ago

GTM FP&A Manager (15 month contract)

Austin, TX

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Canva is a design platform that empowers users to create stunning visuals. The GTM FP&A Manager will partner with the Go-to-Market organization to provide financial insights, drive budget management, and support strategic initiatives to enhance Canva's growth and profitability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Graphic DesignPhoto EditingPublishingSoftwareWeb Design

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with GTM leaders, becoming a dependable, solutions-oriented partner who brings clarity to complex decisions

Help teams understand the story behind the numbers - connecting operational activity to financial performance

Work closely with partners across Sales, Customer Success, RevOps, People, Accounting, and the wider FP&A team, delivering impact across planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives

Own the budgeting, monthly close, and expense forecasting processes for the GTM organization

Drive the budget management and monthly reforecasting cadence in partnership with GTM leaders, our People team and other FP&A teams

Independently analyse drivers behind headcount costs, commissions, T&E, tooling, and other investments—and synthesise their impact into succinct insights

Identify risks, opportunities, and trade-offs by connecting trends across teams, time periods, and strategic initiatives

Prepare clear, concise, executive-ready commentary and performance materials that “start with the answer” and meet the needs of senior audiences

Take ownership of the unit economics model which measures the LTV:CAC and CAC payback for Canva’s sales business

Refine assumptions, improve structure, or rebuild components where necessary to ensure our models reflect reality, scale with the business, and support strategic decisions

Evolve how Canva forecasts commissions by tightening the connections between attainment, SPIFFs, hiring plans, quota structures, and ramp curves

Partner deeply with RevOps, Sales leadership and Accounting to ensure forecasts are accurate, explainable, and aligned with business performance

Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data integrity, and enhance the overall effectiveness of GTM forecasting and reporting

Contribute to key initiatives across GTM Finance, such as improving headcount reconciliation, accuracy, and reporting

Build or refine ROI frameworks for evaluating investments or resource allocation

Enhance our forecasting methodologies and performance metrics

Support annual and long-range planning cycles

Qualification

FP&A experienceFinancial modellingB2B SaaS experienceSQLAnaplanAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration

Required

5-8 years of work experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or a similar role, ideally in B2B SaaS or another high-growth technology environment

Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy / management consulting or audit is a strong plus

Highly analytical, with strong financial modelling skills and a track record of owning and improving models and processes

Strong communication skills and can craft clear, concise narratives for senior audiences—especially when synthesizing complex financial and operational data

Comfortable offering strategic insight, highlighting trade-offs, and guiding leaders toward better decisions

Build trust quickly and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

Thrive in ambiguity and take initiative to bring structure, clarity, and direction

Experience with Anaplan, SQL, or similar BI tools