ManyChat
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
ManyChat, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
WHO WE ARE
Manychat is a leading Chat Marketing platform. We help businesses engage with their customers on Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Trusted by over 1 million brands in 170+ countries, we're an official Meta Business Partner, backed by top investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners.
With 200+ teammates across international offices in Austin, Barcelona, Yerevan, So Paulo, and Amsterdam - Manychat helps businesses across the globe improve their ROI and grow faster.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking someone to step into the role of
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Analyst
combining financial expertise with a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and can easily explain the stories behind the numbers. With over 5 years of experience in FP&A, you have a proven track record in managing budgeting processes, financial analysis, and building financial models that provide actionable insights to business leaders.In this role, you will be an essential member of the Finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You'll create detailed monthly reports for the board, packed with insights on financial trends, challenges, and opportunities. It's not just about the numbers-you'll explain the why behind them.
Candidates who shine will have demonstrated success in owning budget control processes, tracking key financial drivers, and advising on cost management strategies. Experience leading cross-functional teams to align on financial targets, as well as working closely with marketing, and HR, is highly valued.
Sound like you? Let's talk!
WHAT YOU'LL DOLead and manage all budgeting and planning processes, ensuring alignment across finance and other departments like Marketing and HR.Build, maintain, and validate the company's comprehensive budget model, incorporating inputs from various teams, such as revenue forecasts, hiring plans, and marketing costs.Regularly update and refine financial models to ensure accurate connections between revenue forecasting, headcount planning, and departmental expense projections.Support the creation of multi-year financial projections to guide company strategy and decision-making, updating as necessary to reflect strategic shifts or market conditions.Track key business drivers such as customer churn and acquisition costs, analyze their impact on financial performance, and identify optimization opportunities.Oversee the budget control process, managing adherence to approved budgets and escalating significant variances while proposing corrective actions.Create detailed board reports and maintain a financial KPI dashboard, providing leadership with insights into the company's financial health and trends.TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
You'll need:5+ years of experience
in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with proven leadership in managing budgeting and financial processes.Strong expertise in
Excel-based financial modeling , including building, maintaining, and validating comprehensive budget models.Experience in
multi-year financial forecasting
and updating budget models to reflect changing market conditions or strategic priorities.Proven ability to collaborate across departments (Marketing and HR) to gather inputs and ensure accurate financial planning.Demonstrated success in
cost management
and
budget control processes , with the ability to track budget variances and recommend corrective actions.Experience tracking and analyzing key business drivers like
customer churn, acquisition costs , and profitability by business unit.Familiarity with financial reporting, including
board reporting
and maintaining a
KPI dashboard
that provides insights into financial health.Strong analytical skills with the ability to
present financial insights
and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.Experience in
SaaS, technology , or similar high-growth environments is preferred.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to foster a culture of financial accountability across non-finance departments.WHAT WE OFFER
Here's how we care about your growth, well-being, and comfort:
Annual professional development reimbursement.Generous time-off policy to balance your work and life.Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents (via PLANS).Hybrid format to split your time between the comforts of home and collaborative WeWork spaces.
Manychat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
This commitment is also reflected through our candidate experience. If you have individual needs that may require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate this in your application. We will do our best to provide assistance throughout your interview process to ensure you're set up for success.
WHO WE ARE
Manychat is a leading Chat Marketing platform. We help businesses engage with their customers on Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Trusted by over 1 million brands in 170+ countries, we're an official Meta Business Partner, backed by top investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners.
With 200+ teammates across international offices in Austin, Barcelona, Yerevan, So Paulo, and Amsterdam - Manychat helps businesses across the globe improve their ROI and grow faster.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking someone to step into the role of
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Analyst
combining financial expertise with a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and can easily explain the stories behind the numbers. With over 5 years of experience in FP&A, you have a proven track record in managing budgeting processes, financial analysis, and building financial models that provide actionable insights to business leaders.In this role, you will be an essential member of the Finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You'll create detailed monthly reports for the board, packed with insights on financial trends, challenges, and opportunities. It's not just about the numbers-you'll explain the why behind them.
Candidates who shine will have demonstrated success in owning budget control processes, tracking key financial drivers, and advising on cost management strategies. Experience leading cross-functional teams to align on financial targets, as well as working closely with marketing, and HR, is highly valued.
Sound like you? Let's talk!
WHAT YOU'LL DOLead and manage all budgeting and planning processes, ensuring alignment across finance and other departments like Marketing and HR.Build, maintain, and validate the company's comprehensive budget model, incorporating inputs from various teams, such as revenue forecasts, hiring plans, and marketing costs.Regularly update and refine financial models to ensure accurate connections between revenue forecasting, headcount planning, and departmental expense projections.Support the creation of multi-year financial projections to guide company strategy and decision-making, updating as necessary to reflect strategic shifts or market conditions.Track key business drivers such as customer churn and acquisition costs, analyze their impact on financial performance, and identify optimization opportunities.Oversee the budget control process, managing adherence to approved budgets and escalating significant variances while proposing corrective actions.Create detailed board reports and maintain a financial KPI dashboard, providing leadership with insights into the company's financial health and trends.TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
You'll need:5+ years of experience
in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with proven leadership in managing budgeting and financial processes.Strong expertise in
Excel-based financial modeling , including building, maintaining, and validating comprehensive budget models.Experience in
multi-year financial forecasting
and updating budget models to reflect changing market conditions or strategic priorities.Proven ability to collaborate across departments (Marketing and HR) to gather inputs and ensure accurate financial planning.Demonstrated success in
cost management
and
budget control processes , with the ability to track budget variances and recommend corrective actions.Experience tracking and analyzing key business drivers like
customer churn, acquisition costs , and profitability by business unit.Familiarity with financial reporting, including
board reporting
and maintaining a
KPI dashboard
that provides insights into financial health.Strong analytical skills with the ability to
present financial insights
and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.Experience in
SaaS, technology , or similar high-growth environments is preferred.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to foster a culture of financial accountability across non-finance departments.WHAT WE OFFER
Here's how we care about your growth, well-being, and comfort:
Annual professional development reimbursement.Generous time-off policy to balance your work and life.Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents (via PLANS).Hybrid format to split your time between the comforts of home and collaborative WeWork spaces.
Manychat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
This commitment is also reflected through our candidate experience. If you have individual needs that may require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate this in your application. We will do our best to provide assistance throughout your interview process to ensure you're set up for success.