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Aspen Technology

Financial Planning and Analysis Director

Aspen Technology, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730


The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, and challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration in many ways—from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.The Role

As the Director of Product and R&D Finance, you will have a critical role in driving financial success and strategic decision-making within our Product and R&D organizations. Collaborating closely with Product Management and R&D leadership at all levels, you will contribute to our product development roadmap, investment priorities, and shape our perspective on product profitability. Reporting directly to the VP of FP&A, you will be a trusted advisor and integral part of our finance team, with regular interaction with the CEO, CFO, Chief Product and Sustainability Officer, and Chief Research and Software Development Officer. This position requires technical expertise and ownership of several critical financial artifacts. Previous experience in a Product or R&D finance role is preferred, along with experience in a Product-centric role.Your Impact

Collaborate with the Chief Product and Sustainability Officer and Chief Research and Software Development Officer to assess and design internal financial and operational analyses and reports.Develop and maintain profitability, efficiency, and effectiveness frameworks to inform return on analysis and product profitability.Lead process and system changes to accurately capture, analyze, and report product utilization, growth, and resource consumption.Identify key business drivers and metrics that contribute to achieving financial and business goals.Conceptualize, design, and implement new analyses to project the impact on financials of changes in assumptions for business metrics and non-GAAP measures.Architect, own, and oversee the company's product P&Ls with meticulous analytical skills and deep integrity.Partner with executives to develop materials and analyses for the board of directors and internal business owners.Mentor other members of the FP&A organization and contribute to the strategic direction of the group.Provide ad hoc reports and analysis as required.What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.10+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated expertise in assessing, designing, and developing financial projections and business modeling.Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization, including working with C-suite individuals.Strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate the business context of financial analyses.Proficient in technical aspects of business operations modeling and translating business operations into internally consistent financial models.Track record of successfully managing multiple deliverables and adapting to changing priorities.Experience with Adaptive Insights and Hyperion or Oracle Business Intelligence preferred.Broad understanding of revenue recognition and projection in the software industry preferred.

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