FP&A Analyst - GTM

BigID

BigID

IT
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted on Oct 8, 2024

Who we are:

BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and governance. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.

We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for:

  • BigID Named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the 2024 Global InfoSec Awards
  • Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies
  • CRN 100 list named BIgID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management And Data Protection Companies Of 2024 (2 years running)
  • DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work For in 2024
  • Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards.

At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Who we seek:

We’re seeking a FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team and provide financial planning and analysis activities for our Go to Market (GTM) teams. Reporting to the Director of FP&A - GTM, the FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in driving financial insights, providing strategic guidance, and supporting decision-making processes to ensure the long-term success of our Sales initiatives. The ideal candidate has a background in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration within the software industry, including sales & marketing leaders.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide FP&A support for our GTM and Post-Sales teams, collaborating closely with the respective leaders to drive financial performance and ensure alignment with overall business objectives
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and budgets that provide accurate insights into the Sales & Marketing spend
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Business Operations to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and provide financial guidance for sales initiatives, including capacity planning,
  • Create and maintain monthly and quarterly financial planning processes, including the preparation and presentation of financial reports, variance analysis, and KPIs for senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) from a finance standpoint to measure the effectiveness of GTM strategies.
  • Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Build and refine models for sales commission expenses, ensuring accuracy and alignment with performance metrics and incentive structures.
  • Assist in the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with GTM objectives and strategic initiatives across sales and marketing.
  • Act as a strategic partner to sales, marketing, and product teams, providing insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
  • Identify opportunities for process enhancements within the FP&A function to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What you’ll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 2+ years experience in FP&A. Sales finance and marketing analysis in software - a plus
  • Strong understanding of SaaS business models and software development life cycle
  • Strong understanding of cloud hosting cost management
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • Excellent business acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations
  • Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in G-Suite, Excel, and NetSuite. Experience with FP&A tools is a plus.
  • Self-aware, transparent, professional, and open to feedback
  • Ability to function independently as well as within a team effectively and efficiently

What’s in it for you?!

Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.

  • Equity participation - everyone shares in our success
  • Flexible work arrangements - for parents, remote workdays, etc.
  • Office perks: dog-friendly environment, fully stocked fridge, gym, and exercise classes, weekly Happy Hours, free parking, evening meals
  • Knowledge training & career development tracks

Our Values:

We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try & Shine.
Care - We care about our customers and each other
Do - We do what it takes to make a positive impact
Try - We try our best and we don’t give up
Shine - We shine and make it our mission to always stand out

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BigDiversity: We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. Learn more about us here.

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