What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager - SaaS / ARR position at Simplex?
The role is 100% remote anywhere in the US.
Our client is a fast-growing, Private Equity backed GovTech company providing SaaS Software solutions to the Public Sector (City / State Local Government).
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager to provide structure, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. The role will be responsible for analyzing and reporting financial information for the company’s ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) model, providing insights on revenue growth, customer retention, and predicting future revenues. The successful candidate will be able to translate complex financial data into clear and concise reports for management decision-making. This position will report to the VP of FP&A.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and report financial data related to the company’s ARR model, including customer acquisition, retention, and churn rates
- Monitor and report on revenue and expense trends
- Prepare and review financial variances between actual, planned, and forecasted financial results
- Work with cross-functional leaders to support business decisions
- Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting ARR, revenue, and expenses
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders
- Drive planning, analysis, and coordination of department budgets and forecasts
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
Requirements:
- 5 years of relevant work experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Software industry preferred
- A strong understanding of ARR mechanics and the SaaS business model is a must.
- Proficient in financial modeling, including proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools such as Tableau.
- Understanding of GAAP accounting principles and revenue recognition.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- A high level of discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
- Detail-oriented and organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working closely with and presenting to Senior business and Executive leadership
- Experience with Salesforce.com and NetSuite preferred
- Ability to switch from complex to routine tasks when required.
- Ability to work to deadlines and successfully work on multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Previous experience as a team leader
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, MBA preferred
