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FP&A Manager, R&D
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Remote, Canada; Remote, US
Our take: The real work here is turning ambiguous financial questions into clear models and honest recommendations that guide Product and Engineering leaders' decisions.
This is the finance partner role for someone who loves turning ambiguous business questions into clear models built from a blank sheet, then sitting across from Product and Engineering leaders to make the trade-offs plain. You will own headcount and vendor spend, coordinate the forecast and annual plan, and translate the numbers into narratives that actually shape CFO decisions. If you enjoy owning your work in a calm, all-remote, async setting where clear communication and mentorship are prized, you will feel at home here.
Needs
- financial modelling
- forecasting and planning
- data analysis
- influencing stakeholders
- managing headcount spend
- mentoring finance peers
Rewards
- explaining performance
- building models from scratch
- presenting to leadership
- visible decisions
- improving process
Demands
- challenging stakeholder talks
- clear recommendations
- shifting priorities
- coordinating complex projects
Grows
- advanced financial modelling
- influencing executives
- learning new domains
Values
- ownership
- rigour and facts
- transparency
- knowledge exchange
- remote first
Drains
- monthly forecast cycles
- headcount tracking
- vendor spend reporting
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