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Forward Networks is revolutionizing the way large networks are managed. The Forward Enterprise platform delivers a vendor-agnostic "digital twin" of the network, based on a mathematical model. The platform scales to support hundreds of thousands of network devices, whether cloud, hybrid cloud, or on-prem. It serves as a single source of truth for the network, enabling network operators to instantly verify security posture, accelerate troubleshooting, avoid outages, and modernize network management.Over the past few years, Forward Networks has received tremendous industry recognition, including "Cool Vendor in Enterprise Networking" by Gartner, "Product of the Year" by Cloud Computing, "Hot Company" by Cyber Defense Magazine, "Enterprise Cloud Computing Software of the Year," and has been named to Fortune's "Best Workplaces in the Bay Area" list.The company was founded by four Stanford PhD graduates who saw a massive opportunity to improve network operations. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, MSD Capital, Threshold Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced FP&A ManagerThe FP&A Manager will oversee the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, internal reporting across the Organization. The role will provide insight into the business’ drivers, Group financial forecasts and results; with a focus on maximizing efficiencies through automation. Working in a dynamic environment, the role will support wider corporate development activities by providing financial analysis to support certain key strategic decisions and special projects. The candidate will spearhead efforts to enhance the company's Business Intelligence capabilities including elevation of all FP&A processes

Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Business Planning

  • Manage annual budgeting process and regular re-forecasting process through partnering with budget holders and local teams; identifying risks and opportunities.
  • For budgets and forecasts, collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the appropriateness of estimates and assumptions, accuracy of calculations, and appropriate classification of income and expenditures.
  • Help develop Board and Management Presentations for approval of budgets, reporting of variance analysis and forecast updates.
  • Assist and co-ordinate preparation of the 5-year plan and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to provide updates to the Board on progress against plan.
  • Implement budgetary control on day-to-day operations utilizing appropriate tools. Oversee budget transfers, enhancements and revisions, as appropriate.
  • Build, develop and maintain appropriate financial models for Cash Flow, P&L and Balance Sheet forecasting to support business planning.
Management & Board Reporting

  • Produce extensive Board decks and other reporting materials to be presented regularly to internal and external stakeholders including current and potential investors.
  • Produce regular management accounts with appropriate analysis and commentary on key drivers of results.
  • Develop appropriate KPI dashboards for reporting of results and KPIs.
  • Manage improvements in reporting and insights to help improve financial & operational  performance to deliver on both short term targets and longer term strategic plans.
  • Manage relevant data, processes and models to ensure outputs are delivered efficiently and on time.
Special Projects

  • Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
  • Lead special projects to drive efficiencies, provide data analytics and ad-hoc financial analysis for enhanced decision making.
  • Business partner to stakeholders across the business to support business planning and decision making. Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
  • Work cross functionally with Sales Operations.

Financial Reporting

  • Review the Group’s financial statements and assist in optimization of results.
  • Assist in the review of complex accounting matters assessing and quantifying impact on results.

Risk Management

  • Provide appropriate inputs to the Enterprise Risk Management process.
  • Person Specification Experience Requirements
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience of FP&A including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting including international business entities
  • Experience of automation and use of appropriate tools
  •  Experience in Enterprise SaaS
  • Big 4 or related industry background
  • Experience with FP&A Tool (Anaplan, Adaptive, Planful, NSPB (preferred), Jirav, etc.)
  • Experience with PowerBI, Tableau (preferred), SQL
  • Strong understanding of general GAAP concepts (i.e., ASC 606, 718, 842, 340, etc.)

Education Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related disciplineRelated/Technical Skills
  • Accounting concepts and knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
  • MS Office Suite Expert
  • Financial Modeling and advanced excel Interpersonal/ Behavioral

Skills

  • Strong oral & written communication
  • Outstanding report and presentation drafting skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Problem solving
  • Organization and planning
  • Accountability
  • High attention to detail with the ability to make sense of complex and high quantity informationPreferences
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualificationsThe base pay range for this role is between $170,000 and $200,000. Base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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