Revenue Manager

The Rundown AI, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data-driven solutions seeks a Finance Team member to oversee the revenue recognition process. This role involves collaboration with Sales, Legal, and Finance teams to optimize revenue transactions and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong analytical and communication skills, and a background in enterprise SaaS and public accounting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a large public accounting firm or mid-size enterprise software company.
• Extensive experience applying ASC 606, especially in enterprise SaaS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the revenue recognition process from contract negotiation to financial statement disclosure.
• Drive month-end close processes by creating and validating accruals and preparing journal entries.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Finance, Legal, and Sales teams.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

The Finance Team supports and empowers Palantirians through both day-to-day operations and a solution-oriented approach to problem solving. As a member of the Revenue Team, you will be responsible for guiding your customer & deal portfolio through the quote-to-cash process, analyzing and reviewing complex revenue transactions, and continually refining our revenue recognition policies. You will need to articulate revenue guidance clearly while supporting legal and deal teams on contract drafting to maximize revenue. You will also provide direction on technical revenue accounting issues and explain the accounting impact to internal stakeholders across teams like Business Development/Sales, Legal, and Finance during contract negotiations. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure the health of your portfolio and participate in global month/quarter-end revenue close.

You are a hands-on self-starter who loves to collaborate and is always looking to improve the status quo. The position requires strong technical, analytical, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the revenue recognition process from contract negotiation to financial statement disclosure.
• Partner with Legal and Sales to optimize contractual structures for business objectives while ensuring compliance with policies and revenue recognition rules.
• Exercise judgment and document accounting conclusions in technical memos according to policies and revenue recognition standards.
• Drive month-end close processes by creating and validating accruals, preparing journal entries, and ensuring policy compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Finance, Legal, and Sales teams.
• Work with auditors to ensure revenue recognition policies are consistent and compliant with GAAP.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in revenue processes, systems, and reporting.
• Collaborate on revenue forecasting with business leadership and Finance teams.

What We Value

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to summarize key issues for leadership.
• Complex analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or similar revenue recognition systems.
• CPA or ACCA/ACA qualification (preferred but not required).

What We Require

• Extensive experience applying ASC 606, especially in enterprise SaaS.
• 5+ years’ experience in a large public accounting firm or a mid-size enterprise software company.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, economics, finance, or accounting.

Life at Palantir

We celebrate individual strengths and skills from your first interview onward, focusing on growth rather than traditional ladders. We invest in community health and well-being, offering various opportunities for growth and success. Learn more at Life at Palantir. Our work environment encourages in-person collaboration to foster creativity and innovation, with some hybrid options available depending on the role and location. We support remote work only when specified and compliant with business needs.

If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background and is committed to accessible hiring processes and accommodations for those with disabilities. Please reach out for support during your application or hiring process.