FP&A Manager

DescriptionAbout Us: VAST Data is revolutionizing the AI data infrastructure landscape by enabling organizations to unlock radical intelligence and utility through innovative, simple, and transparent solutions. We’re on a mission to build the only data platform that can match the ambition of AI-era companies, and we need exceptional talent to achieve our vision. SummaryWe are seeking a proactive and analytical FP&A Manager to join the team and contribute to building out a high rigor, high performing, scaled FP&A function. The ideal candidate will bring strategic, analytical, modeling and communication skills and a builder’s mindset.

Key ResponsibilitiesWork with the FP&A Director supporting R&D, Support and G&A to partner with the leadership of those functions, specifically to:

Drive deep collaboration with each function, ensuring strong financial analysis and insight on key decisionsDevelop deep understanding of all aspects of the business and functions, and proactively identify issues and opportunitiesOwn detailed function-level forecasting and ongoing refinements to forecasting over timeDevelop inputs for and participate in the company’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP) processesWork with the Data Science team to operationalize detailed operating dashboards / key metrics and to drive automationWork with each function on monthly reporting - providing financial insight to the function, as well as providing financial and operating insight to Finance and the Executive teamSupport the Headcount Planning process, both for each function and company-wideWork with each function to identify, prioritize and drive ongoing improvements to productivity, costs and efficiencyConduct ad-hoc analytics and lead key function-level initiatives on an as-needed basisWork with the VP Finance, Planning & Analysis to:

Support strategic and operating priorities, investor relations efforts and other key initiatives through conducting analytics, developing materials, delivering communications and working with relevant stakeholdersLead and / or support cross-functional initiatives and projects as neededQualificationsBachelor’s degree in quantitative field. MBA preferred though not required4-6 years of experience, ideally with early background in investment banking, PE/Growth or consulting followed by FP&A roles, preferably in a high growth tech companyExceptional modeling skills, and experience developing and maintaining three-sheet models for complex businesses in high growth, highly dynamic markets.

Adept with relevant tools including Excel, Sheets, VBA, SQL, SFDC, NetSuite, etcOutstanding communications skills, with experience preparing, presenting and communicating with executives, investors and sophisticated business audiences. Strong ‘storytelling with data’ skillsHighly driven with a strong ownership mentalityHigh quality bar and detail orientation, along with excellent business judgmentStrong leadership and collaboration skills, with ability to accomplish complex objectives in a cross-functional, fast-paced environmentExcited about AI, and passionate about building a landmark, generational tech companyRequirementsNone