Director of FP&A

While this role may be posted in a particular city and/or state we are open to hiring throughout the USA/nationwide for all positions.

About DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy is the leading site reality platform. We transform job sites, structures, and assets into easy-to-understand digital twins, generating valuable insights for industries including construction, energy, and agriculture. By turning the physical world into the digital, DroneDeploy helps save time and lower unforeseen costs. To learn more, visit www.dronedeploy.com and join the conversation on Twitter @DroneDeploy.

We have an inspiring company culture and are recognized as a Great Place to Work by Forbes, San Francisco Business Times, and Inc. Magazine.

Our employees span the globe and operate under a hybrid workplace model. Some employees work remotely from home while others work via a physical office several times a week. Current office locations include San Francisco, CA, | Sydney, Australia | Auckland, New Zealand.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Director of FP&A to join our team. You will play a crucial role in building a strong financial foundation for the market leader in site reality software and be responsible for creating and maintaining annual and long-range financial plans. We value initiative and proactively taking ownership of problems. 

Responsibilities

• Be a proactive partner to the CFO and Executive team, identifying opportunities to drive growth and impact the business
• Lead the annual and long-term planning processes
• Own and maintain financial and revenue models
• Build review packages and handle day-to-day activities related to forecasting/planning
• Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis and forecasting meetings with business leaders
• Develop reporting packages and dashboards of KPIs for senior leadership and the Board that analyze historical performance and provide actionable insights based on trends and industry benchmarks
• Incorporate KPI reporting and analyses into ROI and spend models to guide investment decisions
• Be a key member of the team that evaluates and executes M&A transactions
• Collaborate with accounting to streamline financial close process and financial reporting
• Perform ad hoc analyses and projects as needed
• Be a thought leader to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization, and build scalable systems to support business growth

Requirements

• BBA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar discipline; MBA preferred
• A minimum of 10 years experience, with 3+ years at a high-growth SaaS company. Experience in investment banking is preferred.
• Previous experience with forecasting, KPIs, and partnering cross-functionally with an emphasis on understanding the business context behind the numbers
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and maintain complex financial models; demonstrated proficiency with advanced functions (index, offsets, arrays, etc.). Ability to seamlessly work with Google Sheets is required.
• Experience implementing and leveraging planning systems (e.g. Adaptive Insights) 
• Bias for action and “can-do” attitude, with demonstrated ability to complete projects while managing multiple deadlines and internal customers
• An ability to dive down into the weeds of the numbers with a high attention to detail, and to take a step back and see the big picture
• Exceptional analytic skills and a demonstrated ability to build financial models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and problem-solving
• Excellent communicator and collaborator. Practices a service-oriented business partnering approach and excels in relationship building across the organization
• A proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners and executives

#LI-Remote

Life at DroneDeploy

We believe in a global work environment that empowers people to explore, grow, and make meaningful impacts. We’re recognized as the # 1 Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area (SF Business Times), made the Top 200 list of America's Best Startups (Forbes) and we work hard to maintain such accreditations. Our employees are creative, driven, and committed to providing our customers with the best drone software in the industry. We take feedback seriously, act with integrity, and constantly strive for improving our investments in processes, programs, and products.

Employee Programs & Benefits include:

(may vary by Country)

Flexible work schedules

Remote-friendly careers

100% paid healthcare coverage for employees

Career advancement stipend

Health & wellness programs

Internet connectivity or equipment stipend

Flexible paid time off

Family paid leave

Employee referral bonus

Commuter savings

DroneDeploy is an equal opportunity employer.

All DroneDeploy employees are responsible for assisting in protecting the company and customer data by following information security policies and procedures.

Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for information about privacy during the recruiting process.