Corporate FP&A Manager

Databricks
Mountain View +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with cash flow forecasting and automation tools.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6-8 years of FP&A experience in SaaS or tech companies
    — “6-8+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a related field (such as banking or accounting), ideally at a technology, SaaS, or consumption-based company”
  • Proficient in SQL and AI tools with a focus on automation
    — “Experience using, or a strong interest in using, SQL, dashboards, and AI tools to automate recurring finance work”
  • Strong communicator who can simplify complex financial analysis for executives
    — “Clear written and verbal communication, including turning complex analysis into simple takeaways for executives”

Things to consider

  • This role requires working under tight quarter-end deadlines and holding partners accountable
    — “Calm, organized execution under tight quarter-end deadlines, and the confidence to raise risks early and hold partners accountable for their inputs”
  • Candidates must be eligible to access export-controlled technology or source code if required
    — “If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with cash flow forecasting and cross-functional collaboration in your resume
    — “Drive the cash flow forecast. Maintain the company's direct and indirect cash flow forecasts through each monthly forecast cycle”
  • Demonstrate your ability to automate processes using SQL and AI tools during interviews
    — “Use Databricks, SQL, and AI tools to automate cash positioning, cash landing, and cash flow reporting”
  • Emphasize your track record in managing key financial metrics for leadership reviews
    — “Report the metrics that matter. Manage the key metrics of cash flow for monthly business reviews, quarterly CFO reviews, and Board materials.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Drive the cash flow forecast
  • Lead quarter-end cash landing
  • Report key metrics for monthly business reviews
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics6-8+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial ModelingCash Flow ForecastingExcelGoogle SheetsSQLAI ToolsERP Systems

Preferred

DatabricksAnaplanSAPNetsuite

Stack & domain

DatabricksSQLAI ToolsExcelGoogle SheetsAnaplanSAPNetsuiteCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingFinanceAccountingEconomics

About the role

Original posting from Databricks

(GAQ128R98)

Mission

Databricks is seeking a Manager to join our Corporate FP&A team. In this role, you will report to the Director of Corporate FP&A and help empower the broader FP&A organization. You will play a key role in driving cash forecasting processes and translating complex financial data into clear reports. You’ll partner with leaders across functions to support cash management. 

The impact you will have

Drive the cash flow forecast. Maintain the company's direct and indirect cash flow forecasts through each monthly forecast cycle, annual plan, and long-range plan. Bring together inputs on collections, payroll, vendor payments, commissions, taxes, capital expenditures, and cloud infrastructure spend into one company-wide view.

Lead quarter-end cash landing. Run the intra-quarter process and work with cross-functional finance teams to minimize free cash flow variance. 

Report the metrics that matter. Manage the key metrics of cash flow for monthly business reviews, quarterly CFO reviews, and Board materials. 

Capital timing. Partner closely with our treasury and strategic teams to coordinate our capital, fundraising, and debt forecasts.

Automate and scale. Use Databricks, SQL, and AI tools to automate cash positioning, cash landing, and cash flow reporting, and help guide our planning processes through upcoming finance system changes.

What we look for

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field

6-8+ years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a related field (such as banking or accounting), ideally at a technology, SaaS, or consumption-based company

Hands-on experience building and owning direct and indirect cash flow forecasts

Strong understanding of the three financial statements and how billings, collections, payables, payroll, and capital spending flow through to cash

Experience working with Treasury on cash, liquidity, and interest forecasting

Strong financial modeling skills in Excel and Google Sheets, with experience in a planning tool such as Anaplan

Experience using, or a strong interest in using, SQL, dashboards, and AI tools to automate recurring finance work

Familiarity with ERP and finance systems such as SAP and NetSuite is a plus. Experience with Databricks is preferred.

Clear written and verbal communication, including turning complex analysis into simple takeaways for executives

Calm, organized execution under tight quarter-end deadlines, and the confidence to raise risks early and hold partners accountable for their inputs

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range$169,100—$232,550 USDAbout Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

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