Financial Analyst, BlueCat
FP&A
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
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A system administration, SaaS revenue analytics, and data management, working closely with Finance, IT, and Systems teams to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, financial reporting, or related roles. SaaS or tech industry experience is strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including experience with financial modeling
- Familiarity with financial reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle)
- High proficiency working with reporting and accounting systems, as it relates to the back end set up and maintenance
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and other stakeholders
- Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
What the job involves
- As a Financial Analyst, FP&A at BlueCat, you will be responsible for managing key financial processes related to corporate reporting, cash flow management, and business partnering for the Corporate Services organization.
- This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and ensuring that the Corporate Services division operates efficiently and aligns with the overall financial strategy of the organization. You will provide key financial insights and assess the financial impact of cost decisions.
- You will work closely with the Systems team to support maintenance and optimizations of the FP&A system to ensure the tool scales with the business, and provide back up support for cash flow forecasting. This role will also have exposure to M&A activities and other strategic initiatives
- Financial Support for Corporate Services: Serve as the primary finance business partner for the Corporate Services departments, providing financial guidance, forecasts, and analysis to support strategic decision-making
- KPIs & Metrics: Prepare detailed financial reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management and conduct variance analysis to compare actual results to budget and forecast, explaining key drivers of variances
- Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize expenses and improve efficiency. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- Ad Hoc Analysis & Reporting: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support Corporate Services leadership on special projects, strategic initiatives, or critical business decisions
- Cash Flow Forecasting Support: Assist FP&A team in developing and maintaining cash flow forecasts, incorporating inflows from subscription revenue and outflows related to operating expenses, capital expenditures, and other financial obligations
- M&A Support: Participate in due diligence and post-merger integration activities as needed for acquisitions
- Serve as the administrator for FP&A systems (Pigment), ensuring system integrity, functionality, and data accuracy
- Maintain and enhance FP&A system capabilities to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
- Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with vendors or IT teams to resolve technical problems
- Manage system user access, roles, and security settings, ensuring proper governance and compliance
- Work with IT and Data teams to ensure seamless data integration between FP&A tools, ERP (NetSuite), and CRM (Salesforce), HRIS (Bamboo), and CaptivateIQ (commissions)
- Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards for key stakeholders
- Develop and implement automation and process improvements to streamline data uploads, reconciliations, and reporting workflows
- Provide training and support to finance and business users on system functionalities and best practices.
- Partner with FP&A, Accounting, and IT teams to align data processes and planning methodologies
- Lead efforts to improve automation and forecast accuracy across all relevant systems
- Support system migrations, upgrades, and integrations to ensure efficient revenue tracking and financial planning
- Drive best practices for data management, accuracy, and scalability across finance
- Work with Accounting and Treasury to ensure smooth collaboration for accurate reporting for liquidity management and cash forecasting
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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