Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Advisor360

Overview

At Advisor360°, we hire people with all kinds of awesome experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We like it that way. So even if you don't meet every single requirement, please consider applying if you like what you see. All of our roles are hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters. 

Job Brief

Advisor360 is seeking a seasoned Director of FP&A to lead our organization through strategic financial analysis and planning. This individual will play a key role in shaping our financial future by guiding budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management. Reporting directly to the COO, the Director will partner with senior leadership to drive financial insights, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure our financial goals align with overall business objectives. 

Here's What You'll Do:  

• Oversee the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic planning. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, analyze, and validate assumptions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. 

• Establish and maintain a rolling forecast model to anticipate and react to business changes. 

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews, analyzing variances, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights. 

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness, providing guidance to improve financial and operational outcomes. 

• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and other financial projects. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, supporting financial decision-making with relevant and timely insights. 

• Partner with departments such as Product & Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and others to drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and resource allocation. 

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business cases and investment opportunities. 

• Oversee the development and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and management dashboards. 

• Drive improvements in financial reporting tools and processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and transparency. 

• Collaborate with the IT and data analytics teams to enhance financial data accessibility and support self-service reporting for business units. 

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities, reduce cycle times, and enhance accuracy. 

• Evaluate and deploy financial planning systems and tools that support advanced analytics, automation, and scalability. 

• Stay updated on industry best practices, continuously seeking ways to leverage technology for enhanced financial insights. 

 

What You Bring to the Table: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred. 

• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related fields. 

• Deep understanding of B2B SaaS businesses, metrics, and customer lifecycles. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and modeling skills, with a deep understanding of financial statements and business drivers. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to executive leadership. 

• Experience with financial planning software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus. 

• An ability to distill complex issues into structured frameworks and develop concrete action plans. 

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changes in business needs and priorities. 

• High degree of accuracy in preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. 

Why You'll Love Working Here:

It's not just about work—it's about building a career and enjoying the ride! Here's what you can expect: Why You'll Love Working With Us:  

We believe in recognizing and rewarding performance. Our compensation package includes competitive base salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, and the chance to share in the equity value you and your colleagues create during your time with the company. We offer comprehensive health benefits, including dental, life, and disability insurance. We also trust our employees to manage their time effectively, which is why we offer an unlimited paid time off program to help you perform at your best every day. 

Join us on this journey. Advisor360° is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We believe diversity drives innovation and are therefore building a company where people of all backgrounds are truly welcome and included. Everyone is encouraged to bring their unique, authentic selves to work each and every day. The way we see it, we are here to learn from each other.