Head of FP&A

Base pay range

$/yr – $/yr

Summary

Math Works offers a hybrid work model that lets staff split time between office and home. The Head of FP&A is a critical leader shaping the company’s growth strategy globally through data‑driven insights and strategic financial leadership. This role will build a high‑performing FP&A function that moves beyond traditional reporting to deliver dynamic, forward‑looking analysis. Embedding recurring revenue metrics, external benchmarking, and agile planning will enable smarter decisions and position the organization for sustained long‑term success.

Responsibilities

• Modernize FP&A Practices:
Integrate advanced analytics, modern planning tools, and real‑time data to transform FP&A into a proactive, strategic partner. Implement processes that enable continuous forecasting and agile decision‑making.

• Enable SaaS Revenue Insights:
Shift focus from one‑time license sales to subscription‑based models by embedding metrics such as ARR, churn, CAC, and LTV into planning and analysis. Develop customer‑centric metrics and leverage external benchmarking to improve forecasting accuracy and support business planning.

• Lead Planning & Forecasting:
Drive the annual operating plan and long‑range planning process, incorporating scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and strategic investment recommendations. Ensure plans are granular, dynamic, and aligned with evolving business models.

• Deliver Actionable Insights & Reporting:
Monitor KPIs, identify internal and external industry trends, and translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership. Provide insights that influence resource allocation, operational efficiency, and create business activities to improve revenue growth.

• Collaborate Across Functions:
Partner closely with Sales Operations, Marketing, Product, Development, and Operations teams to validate assumptions, align financial strategies with business goals, and challenge inputs constructively to improve accuracy and impact.

• Build High‑Performing Team:
Recruit, mentor, and develop FP&A talent, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion best practices and innovation within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and 15 years of professional work experience (or equivalent) is required. Five years of management experience is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading and developing high‑performing finance teams in dynamic, growth‑oriented environments.

• Expertise in SaaS and subscription‑based metrics to support scenario planning and advanced financial modeling.

• Proficiency with technology to support planning across platforms such as Anaplan and Snowflake.

• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence across the organization.

• Ability to drive transformation and thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Administrative, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Software Development

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