Director, FP&A - 11697

Coupa Software Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global wellness perks

VTO – Volunteer Time Off

Birthday time off

EAP

Travel protection

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Coupa Software Inc. is seeking a highly strategic Director of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for the global Value Services organization.

You will partner with the CCO and leadership to guide AI-driven financial decisions and optimize performance across Customer Success, Professional Services, Education, Enablement, and Support. Your responsibilities include leading budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting for teams with over $120M annual spend, building robust

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in FP&A within a fast-paced tech company.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with C-suite and exec leaders.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial partner to the Chief Customer Officer and Value Services leadership.
• Lead budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting for multiple teams.
• Develop robust financial models and reporting for key metrics and headcount planning.

Skills

Strategic partnering

Executive presence

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel/PowerPoint

Anaplan experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Anaplan

Job description

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.

Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.

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The Impact of a Director, FP&A at Coupa:

Coupa is seeking a highly strategic and analytical Director of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for our global Value Services organization. Reporting directly to the VP of FP&A, this critical role will partner closely with the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and their leadership team to provide insightful financial guidance, drive strategic decision-making, and optimize performance across the organization.

In this role, you will support a massive, global operation encompassing the Customer Success, Professional Services, Education, Enablement, Support, and Services Operations teams. With a footprint of nearly 1,000 employees and over $120M in annual spend, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality, precise financial analysis under tight deadlines. You will act as a key financial steward and strategic partner, embracing the CCO leadership team's focus on innovation, AI transformation, fiscal responsibility, and a rigorous commitment to financial precision.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Business Partnering: Serve as the primary financial partner to the Chief Customer Officer and the Value Services leadership team, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support business growth, AI transformation initiatives, and strict financial targets.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 3 FP&A professionals (1 Senior Manager, 2 Analysts), fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous development.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting processes for the Customer Success, Professional Services, Education, Enablement, Support, and Services Operations teams ($120M+ annual spend). Drive forecasting, reporting, and analysis for top-line revenue metrics, including bookings, billings, and revenue across both one-time and recurring professional services.
• Performance Reporting & Analysis: Develop and maintain robust financial models and reporting to track key metrics, including headcount/capacity modeling, Professional Services and Managed Services (MS) margins, MS ARR, T&E, contractor spend, and weekly/monthly BvA (Budget vs. Actuals) scorecards.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct complex ad-hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives, evaluate new programs, and inform critical business decisions.
• Executive & Board Reporting: Prepare high-quality presentations and financial summaries for executive leadership, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to tight deadlines.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the Value Services finance function.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other FP&A teams, Accounting, Value Services Operations, and HR to ensure alignment and consistency in financial reporting and headcount planning.
• Headcount & Spend Controls: Support and enable your team to actively manage and reconcile headcount planning, oversee requisition and offer approvals, and meticulously review procurement requests to ensure strict alignment with forecasts and budgets.

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• Industry Experience: Prior experience directly supporting a SaaS Professional Services organization is required.
• Experience Level: 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company.
• Executive Presence: Proven track record of strategic business partnering with C-suite and executive-level stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Execution & Accuracy: Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work with a high expectation of detailed accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with the financial planning software Anaplan is strongly preferred. Familiarity with leveraging Generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) to enhance data analysis, automate workflows, and drive productivity is highly desirable.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:

Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)

• Global Wellness Days:Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness daysoffeach year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together.
• BirthdayTime-Off:Celebrate your day!Coupa provides a paid dayoffon yourbirthdayor another day of your choice within yourbirthdaymonth.
• VolunteerTimeOff(VTO):Giving back is in our DNA.We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents.
• Business Travel Protection:Travel with peace of mind.Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel.
• Referral Bonus Program:Share the Coupa experience!Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles.

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.

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