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Senior FP&A Analyst About the Role A fast-growing, private equity-backed software company is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a lean, high-performing finance team. This is a highly visible role responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision support across the organization. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, building analytical models, and translating complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership. This role offers meaningful ownership and the opportunity to influence decision-making in a rapidly growing business. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning and Analysis Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic planning Partner with Accounting to analyze actual performance versus budget and forecast Prepare variance analyses and communicate key business drivers, risks, and opportunities Executive and Board Reporting Prepare financial presentations and reporting packages for executive leadership and board meetings Deliver clear, concise insights and recommendations to support business decisions Maintain KPI reporting and performance dashboards Business Partnering Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and other functional leaders Support departmental planning, budgeting, and performance analysis Analyze profitability by product, customer segment, and business initiative Strategic Finance and Process Improvement Support strategic initiatives including market analysis, benchmarking, and M&A evaluation Drive automation and reporting improvements to increase efficiency and scalability Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes Assist with implementation and enhancement of planning and reporting tools Sales Compensation and Metrics Reporting Administer sales commission and bonus reporting processes Ensure accurate calculation, reconciliation, and reporting of incentive compensation programs Support reporting around recurring revenue and business performance metrics Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field 3+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, consulting, investment banking, or related analytical experience Strong Excel and financial modeling skills Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to senior leadership Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Preferred Experience within a software, SaaS, or recurring-revenue business Experience in a private equity-backed organization Experience with recurring revenue metrics such as ARR, MRR, churn, NRR, CAC, and LTV Experience with sales commissions, bonus reporting, or incentive compensation programs Experience building headcount models, ARR waterfalls, or three-statement financial models Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Tableau, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Mosaic, or similar systems Experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies in a finance environment Understanding of SaaS revenue recognition concepts and ASC 606 Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.