Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Couchbase
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

The Opportunity
As the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will lead all aspects of the FP&A organization. The VP of FP&A will be a key strategic partner within our organization, responsible for overseeing the financial planning processes, providing strategic insights, and driving business performance through effective financial analysis. This role requires a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning. You will be part of an impactful finance leadership team.
The Team
This role is located in our Santa Clara office 3+ days a week and will report to our CFO, Greg Henry. Our FP&A organization consists of two teams: Corporate FP&A and Commercial FP&A, with team members primarily located in the US, and some in India and the UK.
The Role
Strategic Leadership:

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• Lead the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-term strategic planning
  
• Partner with senior executives and departmental leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes
  
• Provide thought leadership around understanding business and market drivers and their impact across the business and different functions
  
  Financial Planning & Analysis:
  
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  • Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting
    
  • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency
    
  • Leverage deep financial insights and advanced modeling techniques to help drive business decisions and align financial goals with the company's strategic objectives
    
    Reporting & Communication:
    
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    • Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to the executive team and board of directors
      
    • Significant involvement with our investor relations team, including participation in earnings calls and investor interactions
      
    • Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders
      
    • Key partner and advisor to executive staff and leadership teams on all financial planning and analysis related activities
      
      What you'll need (Capabilities)
      
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      • Lead The Business:
        
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        • 15+ years of Corporate Finance experience, preferably in a hyper-growth software environment
          
        • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred
          
        • Strong organizational leadership skills with the capability to build a vision and strategy aligned to business objectives
          
        • Well versed in software business models, such as subscription and consumption
          
        • Strong relationship management skills with the ability to be a trusted advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors
          
        • Informed perspective that balances near-term performance and long-term success
          
        • Strong business acumen; understands business strategy, functions, markets, and risks
          
        • Experience in assessing competitors and potential M&A targets
          
        • Ability to help evolve the business model and related KPIs over time
          
        • Strong ability to communicate the Couchbase story, well beyond the financials
          
        • Potential to be a successor to the CFO
          
          
        • Lead Yourself:
          
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          • Demonstrate our company values, particularly an appetite for improvement and integrity
            
          • Ability to combine strategic practices with operational standards
            
          • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
            
          • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
            
          • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
            
          • Drive productivity and results through accountability
            
          • Crisp communicator at all levels
            
            
          • Lead The Team:
            
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            • Attract, hire, develop, and lead a world-class team of finance professionals
              
            • Strong executive leadership skills that will enhance the company's financial capabilities.
              
              
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