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MathWorks is hiring a Head of FP&A to lead the company's financial planning and analysis function. This role drives strategic financial leadership by modernizing FP&A practices, embedding SaaS revenue metrics, leading planning and forecasting, and delivering actionable insights to support long-term growth and decision-making.

Highlights

Modernize FP&A by integrating advanced analytics, modern planning tools, and real-time data.
Embed SaaS metrics such as ARR, churn, CAC, and LTV into financial planning and analysis.
Lead annual operating plan, long-range planning, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis.
Deliver insightful KPIs and trend analysis for senior leadership to guide resource allocation and revenue growth.
Collaborate with Sales Operations, Marketing, Product, Development, and Operations teams to align financial strategies.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
Require bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience, including 5 years in management.
Proficient with planning technology platforms such as Anaplan and Snowflake.
Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to drive transformation in a dynamic environment.
Expertise in SaaS and subscription-based financial modeling and scenario planning.

Head of FP&A Full Description

Head of FP&A

Team: Finance and Operations
Location: US-MA-Natick
Salary Range: $148,100 - $251,800

Job Summary

The Head of FP&A is a critical leader in shaping the company’s growth strategy globally through data-driven insights and strategic financial leadership. This role will build out a high-performing FP&A function that moves beyond traditional reporting to deliver dynamic, forward-looking analysis. Embedding recurring revenue metrics, external benchmarking, and agile planning will enable smarter decisions and position the organization for sustained long-term success.

Responsibilities

Modernize FP&A Practices: Integrate advanced analytics, modern planning tools, and real-time data to transform FP&A into a proactive, strategic partner. Implement processes that enable continuous forecasting and agile decision-making.
Enable SaaS Revenue Insights: Shift focus from one-time license sales to subscription-based models by embedding metrics such as ARR, churn, CAC, and LTV into planning and analysis. Develop customer-centric metrics and leverage external benchmarking to improve forecasting accuracy and support business planning.
Lead Planning & Forecasting: Drive the annual operating plan and long-range planning process, incorporating scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and strategic investment recommendations. Ensure plans are granular, dynamic, and aligned with evolving business models.
Deliver Actionable Insights & Reporting: Monitor KPIs, identify internal and external industry trends, and translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership. Provide insights that influence resource allocation, operational efficiency, and create business activities to improve revenue growth.
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner closely with Sales Operations, Marketing, Product, Development, and Operations teams to validate assumptions, align financial strategies with business goals, and challenge inputs constructively to improve accuracy and impact.
Build High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop FP&A talent, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion best practices and innovation within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required. 5 years management experience is required.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing finance teams in dynamic, growth-oriented environments.
Expertise in SaaS and subscription-based metrics to support scenario planning and advanced financial modeling
Proficiency with technology to support planning across platforms such as Anaplan and Snowflake,
Strong leadership and communication skills to influence across the organization.
Ability to drive transformation and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Original Job Description

Head of FP&A

Team: Finance and Operations
Location: US-MA-Natick
Salary Range: $148,100 - $251,800

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Modernize FP&A Practices: Integrate advanced analytics, modern planning tools, and real-time data to transform FP&A into a proactive, strategic partner. Implement processes that enable continuous forecasting and agile decision-making.
Enable SaaS Revenue Insights: Shift focus from one-time license sales to subscription-based models by embedding metrics such as ARR, churn, CAC, and LTV into planning and analysis. Develop customer-centric metrics and leverage external benchmarking to improve forecasting accuracy and support business planning.
Lead Planning & Forecasting: Drive the annual operating plan and long-range planning process, incorporating scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and strategic investment recommendations. Ensure plans are granular, dynamic, and aligned with evolving business models.
Deliver Actionable Insights & Reporting: Monitor KPIs, identify internal and external industry trends, and translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership. Provide insights that influence resource allocation, operational efficiency, and create business activities to improve revenue growth.
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner closely with Sales Operations, Marketing, Product, Development, and Operations teams to validate assumptions, align financial strategies with business goals, and challenge inputs constructively to improve accuracy and impact.
Build High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop FP&A talent, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion best practices and innovation within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required. 5 years management experience is required.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing finance teams in dynamic, growth-oriented environments.
Expertise in SaaS and subscription-based metrics to support scenario planning and advanced financial modeling
Proficiency with technology to support planning across platforms such as Anaplan and Snowflake,
Strong leadership and communication skills to influence across the organization.
Ability to drive transformation and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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