Perforce Software · 2 days ago
Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$235K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expPerforce Software is a global leader in providing solutions for complex challenges in the software industry. They are seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and CEO while driving financial insight and value creation.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting and long‑range planning (LRP) processes, aligned with PE value‑creation initiatives
Develop and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) incorporating growth, pricing, headcount, and margin drivers
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives such as pricing changes, go‑to‑market optimization, M&A, and cost transformation
Support exit readiness including data quality, metric consistency, and story development
Own monthly and quarterly forecasting, including variance analysis vs. budget, prior forecast, and prior year
Translate performance drivers into actionable insights for functional leaders (Sales, Product, Engineering, Customer Success)
Establish KPI dashboards and operating reviews to track progress against financial and operational targets
Define, calculate, and report key Recurring Revenue metrics, including ARR, GRR, NRR, churn, CAC, LTV, gross margin, and unit economics
Partner with SalesOps and RevOps on pipeline reporting, bookings forecasts, and quota capacity modeling
Ensure metrics are accurate, consistent, and board‑ready
Prepare monthly PE sponsor reporting packages, board decks, and lender materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and analytical rigor
Act as a key liaison with PE operating partners on financial performance, forecasts, and ad‑hoc analyses
Support financing events, covenant modeling, and lender reporting as needed
Build and lead a high‑performing FP&A team, developing talent and scalable processes
Improve planning and reporting infrastructure, including ERP, FP&A tools, and BI platforms
Drive process standardization, automation, and controls to support scale and accountability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment‑related roles, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership capacity
Experience in software, SaaS, or technology‑enabled businesses required
Direct exposure to board reporting, PE sponsor interaction, and high‑frequency forecasting cycles
Expert-level financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Deep understanding of SaaS business models and metrics
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority
Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex data into clear insights
Hands‑on, detail‑oriented operator who can balance strategy with execution
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
Preferred
Prior experience in a private equity–backed company strongly preferred
MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement benefits
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Total time off
Other employee perks that may be offered by Perforce from time to time
Company
Perforce Software
The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce to remove bottlenecks to speed up and deliver app experiences that move the needle.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Ties
CEO
Brad Hart
Vice President of Product Management / CTO
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