Vice President of Finance - FP&A

This is your chance to shape the financial future of a rapidly growing, AI-powered identity security leader. You'll lead a talented finance team, transforming how we plan, forecast, and analyze our business, directly influencing strategic decisions that fuel our expansion. If you're excited by building scalable financial models, leveraging data to drive smarter growth, and modernizing finance operations, you'll find a truly impactful role here.

Why you'll love this role 

- Get energised by the challenge of building and scaling financial operations for a high-growth technology company.
- Care deeply about translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives that drive executive decision-making.
- Enjoy the opportunity to modernize finance processes and introduce innovative analytical approaches, including AI-driven insights.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment where you can collaborate closely with founders and executive leadership to shape strategic direction.
- Value fostering a collaborative and data-literate team environment where continuous improvement is the norm.

What will you be doing

• Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team of approximately 25 finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and data-driven insights.
• Oversee and refine enterprise-wide budgeting, strategic forecasting, and operational planning processes for a high-growth SaaS company.
• Design and implement advanced financial models and AI-powered analytics to track key SaaS metrics, optimize unit economics, and inform strategic initiatives.
• Drive end-to-end process automation across financial systems, by maintaining scalable, real-time business intelligence solutions.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable operational strategies that support capital efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Provide clear visibility into financial performance for internal stakeholders and the Board.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on ARR, NRR, GRR, churn, customer acquisition costs, and other critical SaaS metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including P&L forecasts, variance analysis, and scenario planning. 

What You Bring

• Deep, hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning for complex enterprise modeling and forecasting.
• Strong operational knowledge of NetSuite ERP for financial data management.
• Proficiency in querying and transforming data from cloud environments like Azure SQL or Synapse.
• Expertise in building executive dashboards and automated reports using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Python, Azure Logic Apps, or integration platforms for financial process automation.
• Advanced SQL proficiency for data analysis and manipulation.
• Understanding of Salesforce data structures and CPQ integration for revenue analytics.
• Exceptional ability to influence and partner with executive leadership, translating financial data into strategic recommendations.
• Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and scaling a large finance team.
• Strong diplomatic and collaboration skills to drive change across various departments like Sales Ops, Product, and IT.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make agile decisions in a fast-paced market environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
 

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity within SaaS or high-growth technology companies.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience managing and developing a team of 20+ finance professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in automating financial processes and implementing business intelligence solutions.
• Proven ability to analyze complex SaaS metrics and provide strategic financial guidance. 

Security & Compliance
This role requires adherence to Saviynt’s information security and privacy policies and procedures, including annual security training.

Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.