Director of FP&A, BlueCat
Commercial Finance
$165-190k
Plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan
Intelligent network operations
Be an early applicant
Intelligent network operations
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$165-190k
Plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help network teams accelerate businesses.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a proactive, hands-on leader to scale the FP&A function and serve as a strategic partner in driving the company’s growth and performance
- This individual must possess a strong analytical mindset and a proven track record of effectively managing planning activities within a mid-size to large complex B2B Technology organization
- 10+ years of progressive finance and leadership experience within B2B technology/software companies, ideally with recurring revenue models and Private Equity (PE) ownership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize insights into a clear, strategic narrative. Proven ability to assess risks and opportunities within financial projections
- Strong business acumen, including a solid understanding of sales strategy and operations
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and scale finance capabilities within a growing organization
- Deep expertise in topline KPIs, including ARR and related SaaS metrics
- Proven track record designing and managing complex commission plans in B2B tech environments
- Ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration required, MBA or equivalent preferred
- Experience in US GAAP / ASC606 revenue recognition is an asset
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, engaged teams
- Strong technical and financial modeling capabilities
- Experience with Pigment or similar FP&A tools (e.g. Adaptive), Salesforce required
- Strong sense of urgency and ownership
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Adaptable and able to pivot as business needs evolve
- Hands-on leader willing to dive into the details when needed
- Results-oriented, resilient, and highly motivated
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What the job involves
- The Director, FP&A will report directly to the VP, FP&A
- The Director, FP&A will lead performance analysis and reporting, provide actionable insights to improve results, and act as a trusted business partner to Sales, Marketing, and Operations leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop a high performing team of finance professionals (team of 5)
- Own Actuals, Budget, and Forecast for all topline metrics (Revenue, Bookings, ARR, Billings, etc.) and support the Sales & Marketing organization
- Lead annual planning, monthly and quarterly forecasting, management reporting, and business analytics for areas of responsibility
- Oversee commission administration and forecasting, and partner with Revenue Operations on commission plan design and quota setting
- Leverage the FP&A software (Pigment), Salesforce, and NetSuite data to translate business performance into clear, actionable insights. Build and maintain monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages highlighting trends and performance across Sales & Marketing
- Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary across key topline drivers, including bookings, churn, revenue, backlog, and ARR
- Prepare business cases to support new investments and/or strategic initiatives
- Act as a key advisor to Sales and Operations leaders on commercial terms and business decisions
- Design and implement scalable processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes
- Present financial results and plans to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement to produce innovation in reporting, planning and analysis
- Additional ad hoc duties as required
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 streamline 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 modernize 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)Stephen joined BlueCat in 2018, initially serving as the company's CFO before becoming CEO in 2020. Previously, he served as the CFO at Q4 and as an Executive VP & CFO at Marketwired.
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