Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Calendly
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

What is Calendly
Calendly takes the work out of scheduling so our customers have more time to work on what's really important. Our software is used by millions of people worldwide""with thousands more signing up every day. To maintain this exciting growth, we're looking for top talent to join our team and help shape the future of our product. Why join Calendly's Finance & Operations team The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis will have a unique opportunity to work directly for the Head of Finance and Operations to deliver quantitative and qualitative insights to inform the planning process and goal achievement. This includes balancing market, competitor and company trends with an eye towards evaluating the investment mix for optimal returns. The function will bridge the gap between actual financial performance of the business and the desired future state and related investments to get there.
We know we wouldn't be where we are""or make it to where we're going""without our people. And when it comes to walking the talk, we think actions speak louder than words. Our people are shown appreciation through a formal rewards and recognition program, a competitive benefits package, and countless quality-of-life perks such as our home office stipend and an annual vacation stipend. If you're seeking an opportunity to make your mark and be part of a groundbreaking team, then this is the job for you.
What are some of the high impact opportunities you'll tackle Lead the development of the Financial Planning & Analysis function to include acting as player/coach and building out the team.
Provide timely, accurate, relevant and proactively persuasive insights to inform decisions.
Own the revenue forecasting process in partnership with the Go-To-Market team leadership.
Build strong relationships with budget holders and leaders of the business to reinforce a Focus Wisely mindset.
Track company financial health in accordance with standard SaaS unit economics. Assess the ROI on potential investments and work to understand the efficacy of existing investments. Recommend potential revenue and cost levers to improve company performance. Partner with the Financial Controller to deploy the annual budget and monthly/quarterly variance analysis process.
Prepare internal reports for use in monthly reviews, quarterly Board meetings and special projects.
Create financial models to understand the impact of various revenue and cost levers on company performance trajectory.
Develop materials as needed for use with the investor community. Work with the Strategic Planning Manager to consider growth plans, options and alternatives for 3-5 year forecasts. Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits based upon business initiatives. This opportunity is for you if you have/are: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (Master's preferred)
7+ years' financial management experience
Experience deploying cloud-based financial planning tools
Impeccable mathematics and analytical skills
Financial modeling capabilities in Excel and/or other modeling tools
Able to meet tight deadlines leveraging project management skills
Excellent computer skills
Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America as Calendly does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this time Calendly is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Calendly is registered, you will not be eligible for employment.

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