Manager of FP&A, BlueCat
Computer networking products
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Computer networking products
501-1000 employees
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help enterprises achieve network modernizaton objectives.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business partnering. SaaS industry experience preferred
- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics such as ARR, MRR, churn, CAC, LTV, and customer retention
- Experience working closely with Sales, Marketing, or Customer Success functions, ideally in a SaaS or subscription-based business
- Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting. Advanced Excel skills are essential
- Familiarity with financial reporting and planning tools (e.g., Pigment, Tableau- familiarity with other tools such as Adaptive Insights or Hyperion is also a plus) and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Motivation and desire to manage and own mentorship of junior analysts- act as a strong company steward of culture
What the job involves
- Business Partnering - Sales & Marketing:
- Sales Performance Analysis: Provide financial support and analysis for the Sales organization. Monitor sales performance, including new bookings, renewals, and upsells. Analyze key SaaS metrics such as customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (LTV), and churn
- Revenue Forecasting & Reporting: Develop revenue forecasts in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing teams. Track and report on sales pipeline, bookings, and revenue by product, region, and customer segment
- Sales Incentive Plan Analysis: Assist in the design, implementation, and analysis of sales compensation plans, ensuring they drive desired behaviors and align with financial goals. Monitor actual sales performance against incentive targets
- Marketing Spend Analysis: Work with the Marketing team to analyze the ROI of marketing campaigns, events, and lead generation efforts. Track marketing spend against budget and provide insights on optimizing customer acquisition costs and increasing marketing efficiency
- Pricing Strategy & Analysis: Support the Sales and Marketing teams in evaluating and refining pricing strategies. Perform financial modeling to assess the impact of pricing changes on revenue and profitability
- Business Partnering - Professional Services:
- Services Revenue Forecasting & Analysis: Provide financial oversight for the Professional Services team. Develop forecasts and track performance for services revenue, utilization rates, project margins, and profitability
- Project Profitability Analysis: Monitor and analyze the profitability of key professional services projects. Evaluate resource allocation, project costs, and time-to-completion to optimize financial performance
- Cost Management & Efficiency: Work closely with the Professional Services team to analyze labor and project delivery costs. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and increase margins on service delivery
- Revenue Recognition: Ensure proper revenue recognition for professional services in accordance with SaaS-specific accounting standards. Work with the accounting team to ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS for services-related revenue streams
- Business Partnering - Customer Success:
- Customer Retention & Churn Analysis: Provide insights into customer retention, churn rates, and upsell/cross-sell opportunities. Analyze customer lifetime value (LTV) and customer success metrics to support the Customer Success team’s efforts in driving renewal rates and reducing churn
- Renewal Forecasting: Partner with Customer Success to forecast customer renewals and subscription upgrades. Track and analyze renewal rates by customer segment, region, and product line
- Customer Success Cost Analysis: Monitor the cost of customer support and success activities, ensuring alignment with customer retention goals. Analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of Customer Success efforts to optimize customer lifetime value
- Customer Health Metrics: Develop and track customer health scorecards to identify at-risk customers and those with high upsell potential. Provide financial insights to help prioritize customer retention strategies
- Commercial Finance Support:
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and participate in the budgeting and forecasting process for Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Customer Success. Ensure alignment with overall corporate financial goals and provide variance analysis to explain deviations from budget
- Ad Hoc Financial Modeling: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support special projects, new product launches, or strategic initiatives within the commercial functions. Present actionable insights to senior leadership
- KPI Reporting & Dashboarding: Develop and maintain dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) for Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Customer Success. Provide regular reports to track performance against key SaaS metrics and identify areas for improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Align with FP&A and Accounting: Work closely with the broader finance team, including FP&A and Accounting, to ensure consistency in financial reporting, revenue recognition, and forecasting
- Support Sales & Revenue Operations: Collaborate with Commercial Operations to streamline reporting, improve sales efficiency, and implement systems that enhance the visibility of key sales metrics
- Systems & Tools: Utilize financial planning and analysis tools (e.g., Pigment, Tableau) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to improve financial visibility and accuracy of forecasts
- Accuracy of revenue forecasts and alignment with Sales and Marketing goals
- Improvement in key SaaS metrics, including churn, LTV, CAC, and customer retention
- Effective cost management and profitability analysis for Professional Services and Customer Success teams
- Ability to provide actionable insights that lead to increased sales performance, optimized marketing spend, and improved customer retention rates
Our take
DNS (Domain Name System) is the backbone of internet navigation, translating domain names into IP addresses to connect users with websites. However, many enterprises still rely on outdated DNS systems, which can severely hinder IT operations. BlueCat addresses these issues by providing advanced DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management) solutions, offering businesses a faster, more efficient way to manage their network infrastructure.
BlueCat's solutions accelerate the adoption of cloud computing and automation, making it highly attractive to large-scale enterprises looking to strewamline IT operations and reduce costs. By simplifying complex network management, BlueCat helps companies enhance efficiency and adapt to modern technological needs.
The company is making significant strides, with the recent announcement of new capabilities to help organizations modernized their network infrastructure. Alongside this, it also appointed a new Chief Product and Chief Technology Officer, and partnered with Grupo Dice to transform DDI management across Mexico and Latin America These exciting developments signal a bright future for BlueCat as it continues to lead the way in network modernization.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2011
$16.8m
SERIES B
Oct 2009
$11m
SERIES A
Total funding: $27.8m
Company HQ
Nortown, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Stephen Devito
(CEO)Served as CFO and COO at BlueCat before taking over as CEO. Former CFO at Marketwired, Second Cup, and Q4 Inc.
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