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Full-Time

FP&a Manager

Posted on 7/4/2024

The Voleon Group

The Voleon Group

201-500 employees

Investment management using machine learning algorithms

Fintech
Quantitative Finance

Compensation Overview

$140k - $160kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA

Position can be performed remotely or based in the United States.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Quickbooks
Management
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years’ experience with FP&A or strategic finance at a financial services firm or small to mid-size company with complex financial reporting and budgeting requirements
  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, including expertise with Excel, forecasting software (Adaptive Insights preferred but not required), and BI tools
  • Experience working with modern accounting software and systems, preferably Quickbooks and Workday
  • Experience with detailed headcount and payroll forecasting; multi-entity consolidation and forecasting preferred
  • Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Advanced quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, including presenting ideas both in written presentations and to small groups
  • Ability to interact with senior management, peers and professional staff
  • Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; high sense of urgency
Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly dashboards and detailed reporting for senior management reflecting actual results, and comparisons to forecasts / budgets
  • Analyze current and past trends in the areas of revenue, expenses and other key performance indicators to improve design and accuracy of financial forecasts
  • Play a leadership role in the firm’s annual budgeting and forecasting processes by working with the organization’s leadership to incorporate initiatives
  • Partner with Accounting on month-end close to ensure we are delivering the correct financial reporting insights and disseminating these results to stakeholders to drive accountability
  • Own the consolidation of multi-entity financials
  • Manage the allocation of expenses across various fund and management company financials, providing visibility into cash and accrual-based accounting impact
  • Choose, implement and develop tools and processes to enhance reporting
  • Support ERP implementation projects, with a focus on integration of reporting and budgeting/forecasting requirements
  • Establish cross-functional partnerships with department leads aimed at identifying, understanding, and translating their resourcing needs to financial forecasts
  • Develop ad hoc financial analysis value-added to decision making and assessing business performance

Voleon focuses on investment management by utilizing machine learning to analyze financial market trends and identify patterns for investment decisions. The firm serves institutional clients, such as pension funds and endowments, and distinguishes itself by relying on data-driven algorithms rather than human intuition. Voleon's revenue model is based on managing client portfolios with performance-based fees, aligning its interests with those of its clients. With a strong emphasis on academic research, Voleon aims to stay at the forefront of financial prediction technology.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Berkeley, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Working at Voleon offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of integrating machine learning with financial market analysis.
  • The firm's focus on continuous learning and academic research provides a stimulating environment for professional growth.
  • Voleon's performance-based fee structure can lead to significant financial rewards for employees if the firm's investment strategies succeed.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the financial markets sector means that Voleon must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on machine learning algorithms carries the risk of model failure or inaccuracies, which could lead to significant financial losses.

What makes The Voleon Group unique

  • Voleon leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to predict financial market trends, setting it apart from traditional investment firms that rely on human intuition.
  • The firm's strong emphasis on academic research and intellectual rigor ensures that it remains at the cutting edge of technological advancements in financial prediction.
  • Voleon's performance-based fee structure aligns its interests with those of its clients, incentivizing optimal investment returns.

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