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Full-Time

Director – Corporate FP&a

Posted on 6/21/2024

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers and businesses

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$180k - $205kAnnually

+ Bonuses + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Experience managing an FP&A team in fast-growing late stage startup technology business or fast-paced Fortune 1000 environment
  • Experience mentoring, developing and managing a team of FP&A professionals
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
  • Understand the economics of a capex intensive business and key levers for efficiency
  • Experience in financial forecasting, planning and analysis and operational budget management
  • Track record of delivering company financial goals for revenue growth and profitability
  • Experience in driving process improvements and efficiencies in key levers across the business
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently work within fixed timeframes and meet deadlines
  • Proactive communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
  • Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and precision; detail-oriented, highly-organized and resourceful
  • Exceptional work ethic, team mentality, positive attitude, highly-driven, self-motivated, and excellent business partnering skills
  • Passion for technology and genuine desire to make meaningful contributions on a team with big aspirations
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Experience with Anaplan or similar
Responsibilities
  • Own the P&L and ensure overall company financial targets are met through ongoing identification of growth opportunities and P&L management
  • Lead, prepare and coordinate the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning processes
  • Identify and report KPIs to track company performance against goals and provide insights to trends
  • Partner closely with the Accounting and Data & Analytics teams to enhance management reporting and tracking of operational and financial metrics
  • Drive high profile financial and business planning projects to enable scalable growth
  • Manage and develop a team of FP&A managers/analysts to achieve team objectives and enable company financial and business goals
  • Own and drive improvements to the FP&A reporting and planning tools

DigitalOcean provides cloud computing services that enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. Its platform offers a range of fully managed services, allowing users to focus on software development rather than infrastructure management. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a strong community, and open-source support, making it accessible for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's goal is to empower users to innovate and grow their businesses by providing the tools and support needed to streamline the development process.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Wade Wegner and Bratin Saha signals strong strategic direction and potential for growth.
  • Partnerships with companies like LinkDaddy enhance DigitalOcean's ecosystem, providing additional value to customers.
  • The continuous enhancement of services, such as the introduction of Managed OpenSearch and advanced MongoDB configurations, demonstrates DigitalOcean's commitment to innovation and customer needs.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cloud services market, dominated by giants like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, poses a significant challenge to DigitalOcean's market share.
  • Legal issues, such as the recent case with the Dutch gambling regulator, could impact the company's reputation and operational stability.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean's focus on simplicity and community support sets it apart from larger, more complex cloud service providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
  • Their fully managed offerings, such as Managed OpenSearch and MongoDB, provide specialized solutions that cater specifically to developers and SMBs.
  • DigitalOcean's revamped App Platform emphasizes cost efficiency and scalability, making it particularly attractive for startups and growing technology businesses.

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Benefits

Remote-first

Full health coverage

Wellness coverage

Flexible vacation time

Team-building & social events

401(k) plans

ESPP

Education support

Partner support

Employee giving

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