Role overview

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA) highly preferred
12+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or director-level role
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior executives; strong interpersonal and leadership abilities; experience building and leading a high-performing FPA team

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes aligned with the company's strategic goals
Direct the preparation of detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights
Lead and mentor the FPA team, ensuring high performance and professional growth, and oversee the quality and accuracy of analyses, reports, and presentations
Collaborate with departments to gather inputs, consolidate financial plans, lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts, and develop/refine financial models to evaluate business scenarios and support strategic initiatives

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
FP&A Director (Head of FP&A)
English

Other skills

Budgeting
Forecasting
Leadership
Team Management
Analytical Thinking
Detail Oriented
Verbal Communication Skills
Social Skills
Problem Solving

About the company

NetBrain Technologies Inc.

Computer Software / SaaS

Founded in 2004, NetBrain Automation is the most widely adopted network automation and visibility platform, providing network operators and engineers with the ability to transform their core workflows associated with hybrid network management. Through the use of desired Intents, any multi-vendor and multi-cloud infrastructure can now be managed from the top-down based upon establishing and maintaining those intents (rather than managing by device configuration alone). By discovering every aspect of any hybrid network, all the way from the edge to the cloud, and transforming this into a robust digital twin which understands the intention of each component, engineers and operators can maintain the integrity of the network by simply managing their intended results. Today, more than 2,500 of the world’s largest enterprises and managed services providers use NetBrain to simplify their management tasks, reduce MTTRs, ensure compliance and provide a top-down understanding of how the network is supporting their business requirements directly. NetBrain is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with employees located across the United States and Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, India, and China.

Company details

Company typeSME

IndustryComputer Software / SaaS

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Founded in 2004, NetBrain is the leader in no-code network automation. Its ground-breaking Next-Gen platform provides IT operations teams with the ability to scale their hybrid multi-cloud connected networks by automating the processes associated with Diagnostic Troubleshooting, Outage Prevention and Protected Change Management. Today, over 2,500 of the world’s largest enterprises and managed services providers leverage NetBrain’s platform.

What We Need

We are seeking a Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, partnering closely with executive leadership to drive informed business decisions. This role requires strong financial modeling expertise, experience with board-level reporting, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a high-integrity, credible leader who can scale FP&A processes, partner effectively across the business, and develop a high-performing team.

What You'll Do

Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes that align with the company’s strategic goals.
Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management and the executive team to guide business decisions and drive financial performance.
Lead and mentor the FP&A team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Oversee the quality and accuracy of financial analyses, reports, and presentations produced by the FP&A team.
Direct the preparation of detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and insights.
Conduct complex financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, business cases, and investment decisions.
Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate with various departments to gather inputs, analyze assumptions, and consolidate financial plans.
Develop and refine financial models to evaluate business scenarios, assess risks, and support strategic planning.
Provide financial leadership and support for strategic projects, mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, and other key initiatives.
Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop and optimize financial systems, tools, and methodologies to support robust financial planning and reporting.
Act as a key business partner to senior leaders and department heads, providing financial guidance, analysis, and support for operational and strategic decisions.
Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive financial success.
Ensure financial activities and reporting comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and addressing any audit findings.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is highly preferred.
12+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or director-level role.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively to senior executives and stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across the organization.
Proven leadership abilities, with experience in managing and developing a high-performing FP&A team.
Manual Dexterity: Repetitive motion of wrists, hands and fingers for using a computer.
Stationary Tasks: Sitting for extended periods, remaining in a stationary position.

What We Offer

Our comprehensive compensation package is vital in how we recognize our people for the impact they make on us reaching our goals as a company.

For this role, the estimated base is $180,000 – $210,000 + Bonus. The actual salary may vary based on a range of factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

The range listed above is a guideline and may be modified. People Experience offers a comprehensive benefits package in addition to cash compensation that includes but is not limited to 401k and medical/dental coverage. Speak with your Recruiter for more details on our Total Rewards philosophy.

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