Fortanix Looking for Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Santa Clara, CA Full Time

In today’s world, where data spreads across various clouds and devices, traditional security measures aren’t enough. Businesses need a dynamic approach to defend against constant cyber threats and ensure agile data security. Fortanix leads the way in data-centric cybersecurity for hybrid multicloud environments, using advanced cryptography, encryption, and confidential AI solutions.

As data breaches become more frequent and traditional defenses fall short, we focus on data exposure management to keep your information safe. Our unified data security platform addresses vulnerabilities in hybrid multicloud environments, defends against threats, and makes it easier to discover, assess, and fix data exposure risks. Whether implementing a Zero Trust model or preparing for the post-quantum computing era, we help businesses worldwide protect their most sensitive data, wherever it is.

Our commitment to solving the world’s toughest data security challenges has earned Fortanix multiple Cybersecurity Excellence and Innovation Awards, as well as recognition from industry giants such as Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake.

Our team includes industry leaders and cryptography experts, creating a culture of trust, innovation and collaboration where every voice is valued. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us shape the future of data security and work towards a safer digital future.

Job Description:

As the Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) you will play a leadership role in providing financial insights and projections of future performance of the Company. You will prepare accurate monthly financial reports, assist in the preparation of presentations that provide thoughtful analysis, identify action items, and effectively frame decisions that need to be made. You will participate in a range of strategic initiatives as well as day-to-day functions that will collectively provide a deep learning experience in how enterprise start-ups scale. You will work closely with Fortanix’s executive team which comprises seasoned professionals with successful start-up exits and large company experience. The ideal candidate will serve as a thought leader and cross-functional partner while driving operational efficiencies and serving as a champion for the business and financial health and success of Fortanix.

What you’ll do (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Financial Planning & Analysis (incl. maintaining the company financial model, SaaS metrics and other key business metrics, such as for sales and marketing, e.g. funnel and pipeline metrics, sales cycle, sales productivity and unit economics)
• Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, and maintain ongoing budget versus actual analyses
• Prepare financial reports for senior management and key external stakeholders, delivering insights into financial results
• Prepare Board presentations
• Maintain benchmarking analysis comparing Fortanix to industry peers on key financial and operating parameters
• Deliver large-scale and complex FP&A projects that impact the entire company by managing the projects, assessing engagement risks, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output
• Manage financial aspects of customer contracts, including managing margins, scope and statements of work.
• Manage headcount reports, hiring plans, etc.
• Manage key aspects of fundraising exercise(s) such as responding to due diligence requests
• Keep up-to-date with industry news and developments to support business development opportunities and solutions

Requirements

What you need (Basic Qualifications):

• BA or BS in Business or Finance
• MBA, CPA or equivalent experience preferred
• Prior experience in FP&A or related functions
• 7+ years of work experience in a business or finance role with a strong record of career progression
• Experience working in a high growth enterprise SaaS software company
• Ability to lead, influence and drive priorities at the senior level as well as build relationships and collaborate across all levels/functions of the Company
• Proven results providing finance business partnering to Management executives and the principal corporate functions such as sales, marketing, R&D, customer success, etc.
• Deep understanding of financial and SaaS Business metrics along with the ability to build analytical models that can be driven into standard planning tools
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, and one or more ERP packages (e.g. SAP, Netsuite, Oracle, Quickbooks)
• A disciplined approach to daily activity planning, setting goals, and achieving success

Benefits

What we offer:

• We offer a collaborative work environment, amazing equity, great benefits, competitive salary, and the opportunity to redefine cloud computing.
• Unlimited PTO (it’s between you and your work!)
• Quarterly recharge days
• 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off/year
• Internet stipend
• Friendly culture that brings the best out of everybody
• 401k

Fortanix is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other status. If you’re interested in working in a fast growing, exciting working environment – we encourage you to apply!