Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis

Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis

Fully Remote
• Linthicum, Maryland

At Cyber Maxx, we believe it is our duty to defend against those committed to wide-scale societal disruption through cyberattacks.

We help our customers reduce risk by tightly integrating MDR with offensive security, threat hunting, security research, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) to continually adapt to new and evolving threats. Our modern MDR (Managed Detection & Response) approach is tailored to the unique characteristics and risk factors of each customer, enabling us to take full ownership of the response process and, optionally, manage key security controls.

At Cyber Maxx, we value humility, transparency, intellectual curiosity, and a customer first approach.

As an Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis
, you will be responsible for providing financial insights and strategic guidance. This role works closely with the finance, sales, marketing, and commercial excellence teams to ensure that financial forecasts and initiatives are financially sound, optimized, and aligned with the organization’s overall business goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, with a deep understanding of FP&A, sales, and marketing cycles. This role is critical to ensure that investments in go-to-market strategies deliver maximum ROI while maintaining financial discipline.

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for budgets and forecasts including sales, marketing campaigns, product launches, and other customer-facing efforts.
• Update the three-statement model for monthly reforecasts based on input within the business
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial inputs for planning and forecasts.
• Provide ongoing analysis of budget versus actuals and work with leadership to adjust forecasts and budgets as needed.

• Lead Board and Monthly Operating Review reporting partnering with leaders in the business
• Manage the internal and external partner commission reporting processes
• Conduct in-depth analysis of results, identifying key trends, variances, and areas of improvement.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for senior leadership and the Board of Directors, summarizing key performance indicators (KPIs), ROI, and cost-effectiveness of initiatives.
• Analyze sales pipeline, customer acquisition costs, churn, and other relevant metrics to assess the financial health of GTM strategies.

• Partner with senior sales and marketing leaders to assess the financial implications of new product launches, market expansions, and customer acquisition strategies.
• Provide financial insights to optimize resource allocation and ensure effective spending across departments
• Assess pricing strategies, promotional spend, and discount structures to ensure they align with overall profitability goals.

• Work closely with the sales, marketing, commercial excellence, product, and operations teams to understand their goals, initiatives, and performance metrics, ensuring financial strategies are in sync with business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and guidance during key strategic decisions, such as market entry or significant shifts in GTM approaches.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning and analysis processes, tools, and models.
• Identify opportunities to optimize spend, improve ROI, and streamline reporting across Finance team
• Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of strategies.

• Lead or support ad-hoc financial analysis related to new initiatives, potential investments, or changes in market conditions.
• Perform competitive and market analysis to identify trends and assess potential financial impact.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate development, consulting, or banking preferably with a focus on go-to-market, sales, marketing, or product finance.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting experience. Ability to analyze large datasets and translate them into actionable business insights.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of sales cycles, customer acquisition costs, product marketing strategies, and how financial metrics tie into overall business performance.
• Tools & Software: Advanced proficiency with financial modeling tools (e.g., Excel, etc.), ERP systems (e.g., Intacct, Salesforce).
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and actionable manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and…