Senior Manager FP&A at Deako

Job Title: Sr. Manager FP&A
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Seattle, WA [Remote Ok]

About Deako:

Deako is a fast-growing smart lighting company transforming the way people interact with their homes. Our innovative modular system is designed for builders and homebuyers alike, delivering simplicity, style, and scalability.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key strategic finance leadership role responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and business intelligence across the organization. This position will develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. The role reports directly to the CFO and serves as a strategic partner to business units while leveraging advanced analytics and AI technologies to enhance financial reporting and analysis capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across all business units.
2. Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business performance, new opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
3. Create and automate comprehensive financial reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to leadership.
4. Partner with business leaders to analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and provide recommendations for optimization.
5. Lead the implementation of AI and machine learning solutions to enhance financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
6. Design and maintain KPI frameworks to monitor business performance and drive data-informed decision-making.
7. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate potential business impacts and opportunities.
8. Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure data accuracy and alignment between actual results and forecasts.
9. Present financial analysis and recommendations to the executive leadership team and key stakeholders.
10. Mentor and develop financial literacy through the company, promoting analytical thinking and technical skill development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience with advanced financial modeling tools, BI platforms, and data visualization software.
• 3-5+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years in FP&A or strategic finance roles.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting methodologies, and business analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with implementing or utilizing AI/ML solutions in financial analysis.
• Excellence in presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in driving data-driven decision making.

Deako Lighting Core Values:

• Driven: We are quick learners, innovators, and endlessly curious. We absorb information from diverse sources to continually refine our approach.
• Focused: We tackle challenges one at a time, prioritizing where we can make the most immediate and impactful difference.
• Transparent: We embrace both successes and setbacks. Innovation is born from problem-solving, and we cultivate a trustworthy environment where all issues can be discussed openly.
• Respectful: We engage respectfully at all times, valuing all contributions and challenging ideas constructively.
• Team-first: Our collective strength fuels our success. We value our community of partners and customers and recognize that our achievements are a result of our collaborative efforts.
• Accountability: Define success, measure results, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable. To reach our full potential as a company and as individuals, we must fully understand our successes and our shortcomings

Benefits Overview:

• Competitive Salary: $120000-$140000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Stock Options: Your contribution to Deako’s success is acknowledged with stock options, aligning your interests with company growth.
• Untracked PTO: We believe in work-life balance and trust you to manage your time effectively with untracked paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Protect your future with life insurance and build savings with our 401K plan.

This role is ideal for a strategic finance professional who excels at financial modeling and analysis, embraces technological innovation, and can translate complex data into actionable business insights.