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Vibes · 1 day ago

Vice President of Financial Planning Analysis

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $240K/yr

7+ years exp

Vibes is a pioneering company in mobile engagement, focused on transforming the messaging ecosystem. They are seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning Analysis to shape the financial model and drive business strategy during a period of growth, working closely with executive leadership to enhance operational efficiencies and investment decisions.

Digital MarketingMarketing AutomationMessagingMobileMobile AdvertisingPersonalizationSaaSSMSSoftware

Hiring Manager

Shaunagh Tomlin

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts; analyze variances; conduct profitability, pricing and ROI analysis

Perform complex data extractions and manipulations, which culminate in the design and production of ad-hoc analyses and standard reports for the finance team, other functional teams, and company management

Develop comprehensive financial models that integrate revenue streams from all of our products. Such models would incorporate cash flow forecasts and sensitivity/scenario analyses to support decision-making

Oversee monthly/quarterly financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

Develop dashboards and management reports; translate data into actionable insights

Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of underlying data and analytic models

Develop and manage sophisticated models to analyze key SaaS metrics, including Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Net Dollar Retention (NDR), and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

Conduct in-depth analysis on pricing and packaging and ROI for new products and marketing initiatives

Offer actionable insights on operational efficiency, revenue growth, and margin improvement

Act as primary finance partner to leaders across the organization

Create standards of reporting to be used throughout the organization – work collaboratively with Sales, Customer Success, Revenue Operations, Technology and more

Analyze SaaS performance KPIs including ARR/MRR, gross margin, retention/churn

Work with the Product and GTM teams to model the financial impact of new features, pricing changes, and partner agreements

Drive efficiency and scalability in FP&A processes, systems, and automation

Assist with commercial terms for key vendors and company expenses

Drive automation of reporting and planning processes; ensure data integrity and consistency

Collaborate with accounting on close processes and reconciliation between GAAP and operating metrics

Prepare materials for Board/Investors/Strategic Partners

Present financial narratives to senior leadership

Support M&A and investment analysis

Qualification

Financial ModelingStrategic FinanceData AnalysisSaaS ExperienceCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingSelf-DirectedExcel ProficiencySQL KnowledgeCollaborationAdaptability

Required

5+ years' experience leading FP&A in high-growth SaaS businesses

7+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting

5+ years' experience as a business/financial analyst, with emphasis on quantitative reasoning, statistical and analytical modeling, and operational reporting

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or other relevant related major

Exceptional Financial Modeling: Advanced skill in financial modeling, as well as the relevant tools (Excel) with experience building bottom-up and top-down complex, integrated financial models

Business Strategy: Demonstrated ability to influence business strategy through effective understanding of complex operational and financial information

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, including suburb listening skills; demonstrates cohesive storytelling, translates complex financial concepts to fit various audiences, including C-level executives and Board members

Analysis & Problem-Solving: Approaches analysis with rigor; maintains strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Adaptability: Track record of thriving in environments of rapid growth and change; develops strong understanding of core business strategies to anchor where to flex and where to challenge change

Collaborative Team work: Demonstrates good judgment, adaptive intuition and strong teamwork skills; builds trust, honors commitments, acts as empathic, strategic partner to all departments

Self-Directed & Timely: manages time effectively and prioritizes effectively on daily and weekly basis; maintains absolute commitment to meeting strict financial reporting and evolving deadlines

Tools of the Trade: Strong working knowledge of data mining tools, techniques and standards; expert-level skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access; experience creating and using SQL queries, working knowledge of relational databases