FP&A Manager

Babel Street is the trusted technology partner for the world’s most advanced identity intelligence and risk operations. We deliver advanced AI and data analytics solutions providing unmatched, analysis-ready data regardless of language, proactive risk identification, 360-degree insights, high-speed automation, and seamless integration into existing systems. Babel Street empowers government and commercial organizations to transform high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage. The actionable insights we deliver safeguard lives and protect critical assets around the world. Babel Street is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with regional offices in Boston, MA and Cleveland, OH, and international offices in Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, and the U.K. For more information, visit

We seek a high-performance FP&A manager who will report to our VP of Finance and play a pivotal role in driving financial planning and analysis initiatives, enabling strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, providing insightful analysis to senior leadership, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize financial performance. With a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and strategic alignment, you'll leverage your expertise to enhance financial visibility, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate risks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a rapidly evolving software company within a dynamic private equity environment, and it will provide extensive interaction with the Company’s PE investors, CXO team and functional leadership. If you're a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving financial performance we encourage you to apply for this position.

What You will do:

Perform annual financial budgeting, monthly forecasting efforts, and monthly cash planning

Help drive budgeting, planning, and metrics reporting for Management and private equity investors

Build and manage KPI (financial and non-financial) metrics / budget to actuals in live dashboards

Develop models and coordinate input from diverse stakeholders

Key member in financial modeling and due diligence for M&A activities

Strategically analyze and interpret data and present informative analysis to diverse stakeholders

Work closely with private equity investors

Assist cross-functional units on matters involving product pricing, overhead distribution, cost determination, and other financial metrics

Analyze and interpret financial plans, budgets, profit and loss statements, or other financial documents

Identify financial trends and report on the organization's financial position and performance relative to expectation

Research markets, competition, and broader economic conditions and incorporates findings into financial models

Lead workflow, process, and other optimization projects

Assist with other special projects as needed by Management and the Company’s private equity investor

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred

5+ years of demonstrated success and career progression in FP&A, M&A, financial due diligence, or similar role

Strong SaaS industry or similar recurring revenue-based industry experience

Expert working knowledge of, and reporting and forecasting experience with, SaaS industry metrics and KPIs

Strong M&A experience

Growth stage (venture capital, private equity and/or public company) technology company experience

Exceptional financial modeling skills including high level expertise in Excel and related applications

Strong interpersonal skills and social intelligence, with demonstrated success working independently and cross functionally, especially with sales, marketing and product teams; Must be a people person and relationship builder

Self-driven individual with motivation to grow and excel within a dynamic team environment

Demonstrated effective communication skills, problem solving, and ability to organize and prioritize workload

A passion for, and success working in, a high speed, high performance business environment; Ability to remain confident, organized and energized under pressure

Ability to take initiative within defined parameters and problem solve / solution architect

Hybrid Work Schedule with >= 3 days in Reston, VA Office

Strongly Preferred:

Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, and DataRails (or other reporting and planning tools)

Experience working with private equity investors

Strong curiosity and continual improvement mindset, and a super-positive, team-oriented spirit

Range for this position based on qualifications and experience

$130,000—$140,000 USD

Benefits at Babel Street (just to name a few...)

Health Benefits: Babel Street covers 90-100% monthly premium costs for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurances – for you and your family!

Retirement Plans: Babel Street offers both a Traditional and Roth 401(K) with a very competitive match.

Unlimited Flexible Leave: We trust our employees to manage their own time and balance their personal and work lives.

Holidays: Babel Street provides employees with 12 paid Federal Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement: We are committed to investing in our employees. One way we do that is with our Tuition Reimbursement Program for continuing education.

Babel Street is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Babel Street will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination. In addition, Babel Street's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request, we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.