Head of FP&a

FP&A is a critical function for Watershed. The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis will be the founding member of the FP&A team at Watershed and play a leadership role in shaping the Finance team and building the FP&A practice.  Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will set the foundation of the FP&A organization and develop over time the team, processes, and systems that will allow the company to continue to scale in a financially sound way for the years to come. You will drive strategic decision-making by improving visibility into business performance, leveraging data-driven insights to shape Watershed’s long-term trajectory. You’ll manage financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the company and it is expected to grow and expand in responsibility at a rapid pace as the company grows.

This role offers the unique opportunity to directly impact Watershed growth trajectory and it is expected to grow and expand in responsibility at a rapid pace as the company grows. You should be passionate about building and scaling functions from the ground up. You should also have a track record as an excellent collaborator and communicator. This role will be in our San Francisco HQ.

You will: 

• Establish, manage, and grow the FP&A team that will support the executive team in understanding the financial implications of strategic decisions (resource investments, spend allocation, business planning, etc.) 
• Set up and lead the company long-term (multi-year) and short-term (annually or semi-annually) planning processes
• Establish processes and systems to forecast and report on financial performance, manage budgets, and facilitate decisions on major spend requests in partnership with the business
• Define and report on the key business metrics, proactively analyze business trends and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.

You might be a fit if you: 

• 10+ years of experience in professional financial practice/corporate finance, including FP&A leadership
• Experienced at managing high-performing FP&A teams and evolving the FP&A processes, in particular for a fast-growing organization
• Experience with Enterprise Subscription / SaaS businesses
• Experience in late stage private or public companies strongly preferred
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration preferred
• Advanced understanding of GAAP financial statements
• Rigorous analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• Have a clear track record of successfully cultivating cross-functional business partnerships
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, also at the executive level
• Ability to strive in a fast-paced environment and to deal with ambiguous situations.