Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
OPSWAT
Protecting the World’s Critical Infrastructure
OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.
The Position
As an FP&A Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, resource allocation, and operational efficiency across key business units. Leveraging your financial planning and analysis expertise, you will enhance OPSWAT’s operational excellence and scalability, directly contributing to our mission of protecting the world’s critical infrastructure.
This high-visibility role involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners and the SBU leadership team to influence and ensure that business plans are built on high-quality, accurate assumptions. You will work as a strategic partner, requiring strong collaboration, critical thinking, and business acumen to deliver meaningful impact.
The ideal candidate will be based in San Francisco and can work from our office at 398 Kansas St., near downtown San Francisco.
What You Will be Doing
- Prepare and present quarterly financial plans and actual results to the leadership team, providing key insights into business performance through variance analysis against plan and prior year.
- Support business growth by delivering high-quality financial analysis (including DCF) to guide key business and investment decisions, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes.
- Lead the creation of product and solution-level P&Ls to evaluate profitability across offerings and market segments, offering actionable insights for business unit leaders.
- Ensure alignment on planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities with key business partners, the SBU Finance lead, and the SBU GM.
- Drive organizational improvements by identifying and implementing sustainable process enhancements, focusing on value creation and the elimination of non-value-added work.
- Collaborate with leaders to develop annual budgets and forecasts that align with organizational priorities, while analyzing financial impacts of operational initiatives to optimize resources and investments.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis on expenditures, providing insights to drive efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
- Provide in-depth financial analysis, including trend analysis and KPIs, to support strategic decision-making within the company’s functions.
- Prepare and present financial reports to the CFO and senior leaders, offering insights and recommendations for operational improvements.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support reporting, scenario planning, and resource optimization across the teams.
- Assist in implementing and scaling financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning) to improve process efficiency and accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements within departments’ operations, collaborating with Engineering leadership on cross-functional initiatives.
- Support ad-hoc analysis, presentations, and special projects, particularly those impacting the companie’s strategy and financial outcomes.
What We Need from You
- Proven experience (5-7 years) in FP&A or similar roles, with a background in SaaS or technology companies.
- Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong spreadsheet modeling and presentation skills.
- Advanced Salesforce, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills, with the ability to create and maintain complex financial models. Confident user of Adaptive Insights.
- Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial management within various functions.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment.
- Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced start-up environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Extraordinarily detail-oriented with strong work ethic and team-first attitude.
- A proactive, service-oriented approach, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
We have a market-based pay structure that varies by location. The base pay for this position is dependent on location, as outlined below, as well as the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for bonuses, benefits, and equity.
Base Pay Range: San Francisco Bay Area - $145,000 - $165,000.
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OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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