Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Company: Gloo
Job type: Full-time

Gloo was founded as a mission-driven organization with the goal to release the passion in every person to Champion the growth of another so they can be all they were born to be.
Today, organizations of all sizes in the addiction recovery and faith space use Gloo’s products to become more informed, better connected, and fully equipped to overcome their greatest challenges and achieve powerful outcomes, helping people progress through their personal growth journeys.
By building a common platform, we are creating a shared infrastructure that removes friction, promotes collaboration, and equips leaders with the right tools to galvanize personal growth and change lives. We are a fast-moving and passionate team that is looking for more talented professionals who are driven to make a positive impact. 
The Opportunity:  
The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a leadership role in shaping the Finance team and building the FP&A practice. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will continue to build out the foundation of the FP&A organization and develop over time the team, processes, and systems that will allow the company to continue to scale.  We are seeking a seasoned finance leader with an entrepreneurial drive, strong leadership skills, and proven ability to partner with various business leaders. This role will be hybrid, based in our Boulder HQ. 
The candidate must be a leader, have experience in managing teams, be detail oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and be hands-on.  This full-time role will interface daily with internal departments and upper management and the ideal candidate is detail-oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Drive the operating plan, which includes long-term planning, annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and monthly management reporting of financial performance
Provide monthly reporting packages for department leads including variance analysis to monitor progress against plans
Strategic business partner with the ability to work collaboratively and influence business leaders across the organization to deliver on long-term growth and profitability of the Company
Collaborate with operating teams and provide recommendations that support revenue growth targets and improve profitability, operating efficiency and effectiveness
Create ad-hoc analyses to drive business strategy, improve efficiency and maximize ROI
Define and report on the key business metrics, proactively analyze business trends and identify opportunities to improve financial performance
Prepare presentations for Company leadership, as well as the Board of Directors and investors
Support the accounting team on month-end close, quarterly external reporting, and audits as needed
Review contracts and purchase orders for budget compliance
Work closely with People Operations and executive team to ensure all hiring plans are within budget and calculate annual bonus compensation/merit increases
Drive the selection and implementation of FP&A software tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and value-add of the function.
Build, Coach and Develop Gloo's future FP&A team
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
Have 10+ years of FP&A experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles
Experienced at managing high-performing FP&A teams and evolving the FP&A processes, in particular for a fast-growing organization
Prior experience in technology or SaaS is required
Experience in late stage private or public companies strongly preferred
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration preferred
Advanced understanding of GAAP financial statements and non-GAAP financial metrics
In depth knowledge of Business Intelligence, Planning and ERP systems is preferred
Rigorous analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Have a clear track record of successfully cultivating cross-functional business partnerships
Possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills; comfortable producing flexible financial models based on fluid assumptions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with the ability to summarize detailed information in order to make actionable recommendations
Ability to strive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work at Boulder HQ in a hybrid capacity
Benefits
Our Team Members Enjoy:
Compensation and bonus commensurate with experience
Plenty of time off to keep you balanced
Medical benefits with multiple plan offerings, HSA contribution, and Dental and Vision plans
A dynamic, talented team, dedicated to changing the world and building an incredible business
Onsite and virtual social events to keep us connected in our hybrid work environment
Beautiful office space in downtown Boulder on Pearl Street, steps from coffee shops and blocks from hiking trails
Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000
Applications will be accepted until role has been filled.

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