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Sana Commerce

B2B e-commerce platform with ERP integration

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Hybrid
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 8 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or commercial finance.
  • Experience in SaaS, technology, or manufacturing; recurring-revenue experience is preferred, and manufacturing or distribution experience is also welcome.
  • Hands-on experience running a close, pursuing debtors, and fixing reporting issues.
  • A process and automation mindset, comfort with ERP, billing, and business intelligence tools, and ability to specify automation requirements.
  • Demonstrable ownership of pricing and packaging in B2B SaaS, including setting prices, defending them, and measuring results.
  • Advanced driver-based, scenario, and cohort financial modelling, with strong Excel skills and experience with a planning or business intelligence tool.
  • Controlling discipline and working knowledge of revenue recognition under IFRS 15.
Responsibilities
  • Own the integrated financial model covering profit and loss, cash, headcount, and the annual recurring revenue bridge as the source of truth for budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range planning.
  • Lead the annual budget and rolling reforecast cycle, including version control and assumption logs.
  • Build driver-based models connecting pipeline, conversion, price, volume, churn, and headcount to revenue, margin, and cash.
  • Own the business case and pricing model for each new product, covering volume, price, margin, cannibalisation, and launch cash requirements.
  • Run scenario and sensitivity analyses for pricing decisions, hiring plans, market entry, partner models, and mergers and acquisitions.
  • Own SaaS unit economics and cohort modelling, including annual recurring revenue, net and gross revenue retention, churn, customer acquisition cost, customer acquisition cost payback, customer lifetime value, gross margin, and the Rule of 40.
  • Own the pricing and packaging framework, including list-price architecture, editions, modules, pricing metrics, and governing rules.
  • Lead the annual price review, indexation, and uplift strategy; quantify revenue, margin, and churn impact before launch and track outcomes afterward.
  • Build the pricing evidence base through elasticity analysis, willingness-to-pay analysis, competitive benchmarking, and margin-by-deal analysis.
  • Own discount governance and the deal desk, including the approval matrix, floor prices, margin thresholds, and exception handling.
  • Track realised price against list price through the price waterfall and drive recovery of identified leakage.
  • Ensure pricing decisions can be executed in CPQ, billing, and the ERP.
  • Own the finance support function across the organisation, partnering with Sales, Customer Success, and Delivery on deal structures, project control, revenue, margins, and commission data.
  • Ensure timely, high-quality finance support, identify root causes, and continuously automate operational finance processes.
  • Shift work from manual processing to scalable, analysis-focused methods.
  • Own company-wide management reporting, including the monthly pack and weekly dashboards, ensuring leadership uses one trusted set of numbers.
  • Manage the Data Analyst and own the finance data layer across ERP, billing, CRM, and business intelligence, maintaining clear definitions, reconciliation, and data quality.
  • Turn variance analysis into actionable insights that support business decisions.
  • Own revenue and credit control, including collections, days sales outstanding, performance controlling, operating expenses, and revenue recognition under IFRS 15, while maintaining strong financial controls and data integrity.
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Success to balance cash collection with customer relationships and continuously improve revenue operations and finance processes across order-to-cash and record-to-report.
  • Lead and develop the FP&A, pricing, revenue controlling, and credit control team, as well as the Data Analyst.
  • Work cross-functionally across Finance, Commercial, Product, Delivery, and Operations, influencing without direct authority.
Desired Qualifications
  • Recurring-revenue experience is preferred; manufacturing or distribution experience is also welcome.
  • Credit control experience.

About the company

Sana Commerce provides a cloud-based e-commerce platform for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. Sana Commerce Cloud is a SaaS on Microsoft Azure that integrates with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems to power the online store using existing ERP data for product details, inventory, and pricing. It enables B2B online sales with automated order processing and aligns back-end ERP processes with customer-facing stores. The platform differentiates itself through deep ERP integrations, ERP-driven data consistency, and a partner program, with the goal of streamlining online sales at scale.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Brian Plackis Cheng became CEO on May 4, 2026, adding scaling and acquisition experience.
  • Sana's 2026 release cadence added checkout, workflows, and ERP resilience improvements.
  • Microsoft Marketplace and SAP partner status support distribution into enterprise buyer ecosystems.

What critics are saying

  • G2 reviews in 2026 still complain about limited UX flexibility and expensive pricing.
  • Gartner and peer reviews cite slow implementations, developer dependency, and delayed launches.
  • A broad 19.8% headcount decline since 2023 signals execution pressure and potential cost cutting.

What makes Sana Commerce unique

  • Sana anchors storefronts directly to SAP and Microsoft Dynamics ERP records.
  • June 2026 SAP clean-core certification strengthens its integration credibility with RISE customers.
  • Forrester named Sana in Q1 2026, validating visibility in B2B commerce.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Associated Press
May 4th, 2026
Sana Commerce appoints Brian Plackis Cheng as CEO to drive AI-powered B2B commerce growth

Sana Commerce has appointed Brian Plackis Cheng as chief executive officer to lead its expansion in AI-powered connected commerce for manufacturers and distributors. The Rotterdam-based B2B commerce platform company made the announcement on 4 May 2026. Plackis Cheng brings over 25 years of experience across the US and Europe, having scaled technology companies through IPOs and acquisitions. He will focus on advancing AI-driven capabilities and connecting end-to-end digital journeys whilst helping businesses automate commerce across complex supply chains. Sana Commerce integrates directly with ERP systems and is a certified SAP and Microsoft Gold partner. Board member Michiel Schipperus cited Plackis Cheng's track record in scaling technology businesses and building partner networks as key factors in his appointment.

The Bulletin
May 4th, 2026
Sana Commerce appoints Brian Plackis Cheng as CEO.

Sana Commerce appoints Brian Plackis Cheng as CEO. GlobeNewswire | Sana Commerce Yesterday at 11:20am PDT ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Sana Commerce today announced the appointment of Brian Plackis Cheng as Chief Executive Officer, marking a decisive step in its next phase of growth. Brian will lead the company's expansion in AI-powered connected commerce, helping manufacturers and distributors navigate complex supply chains and accelerate digital commerce. With more than 25 years of experience across the United States and Europe, Brian has built and scaled technology companies through high-growth stages, including IPOs and acquisitions. He brings a proven ability to drive innovation, strengthen partner ecosystems, and deliver measurable business outcomes. "Sana Commerce is a leader in connected digital commerce," said Plackis Cheng. "By anchoring commerce in ERP and extending it across the ecosystem, we enable a single source of truth, giving buyers and sellers the clarity and confidence to transact at scale. Our mission is to make digital commerce a core growth engine for our customers." Board Member Michiel Schipperus added: "Brian's track record in scaling technology businesses and building strong partner networks makes him the right leader to accelerate our vision and deliver greater value to customers and partners." Under Brian's leadership, Sana Commerce will sharpen its market impact by advancing AI-driven capabilities that accelerate adoption, simplify complexity, and connect end-to-end digital journeys. Sana remains focused on helping businesses automate commerce across complex supply chains to accelerate digital commerce growth. About Sana Commerce Sana Commerce is a leading B2B commerce platform driving the future of connected commerce. By integrating directly with ERP systems and the broader digital ecosystem, Sana Commerce delivers real-time, accurate data across every touchpoint. The result: simplified operations, seamless buying experiences, and scalable growth. As a certified SAP and Microsoft Gold partner, Sana Commerce empowers complex organizations to move faster, operate with confidence, and grow sustainably. Media Contact: Teresa Cherukara Senior Content Operations Manager This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.

EIN News
Nov 25th, 2024
Human Element Partners with Sana Commerce to Build B2B eCommerce Storefronts

Human Element partners with Sana Commerce to build B2B eCommerce storefronts.

MarTech Series
Mar 7th, 2024
B2B Web Stores Are Driving Buyers Away, According To New Survey

74% of B2B buyers said they would switch suppliers if another B2B web store offered a better experience; 68% are discouraged from making B2B purchases online because of order errors. B2B buyers want to keep shopping online, but B2B ecommerce capabilities are not keeping up with the complex needs of B2B buyers. A recent Sapio Research survey of 1,000 B2B buyers commissioned by Sana Commerce found a surprisingly high rate of errors for B2B online orders, and B2B buyers getting frustrated by inaccurate, impersonal user experiences on B2B web stores. According to the new 2024 B2B Buyer Report from Sana Commerce, B2B buyers are making purchases online more than ever before. Two out of three B2B buyers prefer to place their orders online through suppliers’ websites, and 79% prefer to place repeat orders online. B2B ecommerce has even become the norm for complex and high-value orders: 58% of B2B buyers want to conduct these transactions online

B2B eCommerce Association
Feb 24th, 2023
Sana Commerce names new CEO to lead next phase of growth

Sana Commerce, a leading ERP-integrated B2B e-commerce company, is proud to announce the appointment of Sebastiaan Verhaar as Chief Executive Officer.