Senior FP&A Manager

About Responsive

Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is the global leader in strategic response management software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-powered Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage responses at scale, empowering companies across the world to accelerate growth, mitigate risk and improve employee experiences. Nearly 2,000 customers have standardized on Responsive to respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests and more. Responsive is headquartered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at responsive.io.

About the Role

Responsive, the leading response management software solution on the market, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior FP&A Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong analytical background and proven experience in financial planning and analysis. You will play a crucial role in driving financial performance, providing insights to senior management, and supporting key business decisions. Reporting to the Director FP&A, the Senior FP&A Manager should be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances, be entrepreneurial in spirit, and be capable of influencing and affecting change at the highest levels of the organization.

As a requirement for this position, the candidate should be willing to work in US Shift hours part of the time.

Essential Responsibilites

• Financial Planning and Forecasting:
  • Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
  • Create and analyze financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).  
  • Provide insightful financial analysis to senior management, highlighting trends and performance drivers.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track financial performance and provide actionable insights.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in FP&A processes.
  • Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
  • Utilize financial software and tools to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Team Leadership:
  • Mentor and develop junior FP&A team members.
  • Manage team workload and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA preferred.

Experience

• 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or management position
• Excellent knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Knowledge Skills & Attitude

• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and SaaS metrics.
• Extremely strong financial modeling skills.
• Highly proficient with MS Office Suite and familiarity with Google Suite.
• Experience with planning software (experience with Planful a plus). 
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and detail orientation.
• The ability to “dive deep” into the details, coupled with the ability to “come up for air” and present summarized findings to company leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – you tell the story, you don’t just report the numbers.
• Natural curiosity with and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and executing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be capable of building strong relationships with colleagues and presenting to business leaders.