Enterprise FP&A Lead

Cousera Internal Rehire Job Board; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Bonus

RSU equity programs

Global perks

Job summary

Coursera is seeking a senior Finance professional to own ARR forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting on key metrics. You will partner with a Director of FP&A to translate revenue data into actionable insights for leadership and support pricing decisions across the organization.

You will work with finance systems such as IBM Analytics, Adaptive, NetSuite, and Workday, driving insights and improving forecasting accuracy in a globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of top-line experience in SaaS
• Proficient in Excel and business modeling
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics
• Experience with financial planning processes and business systems such as IBM Analytics, Adaptive, NetSuite, Workday

Responsibilities

• Own ARR forecasting, variance analysis and reporting on key metrics
• Provide strategic finance support including pricing decisions
• Partner with leaders on strategic finance initiatives
• Conduct variance analysis on actual vs forecast and present findings to leadership

Skills

SaaS experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Tools

IBM Analytics

Adaptive

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

At Coursera, we aim to allow employees to develop their skills and grow their careers. One way we do this is with internal transfers. In order to support open and fair transfers, we practice transparency and have set guidelines for who is eligible to request a transfer.

Anyone who has been in their role for more than 6 months and in good standing may apply for a new position at Coursera. For consideration outside this timeframe, individuals should talk to their manager and People Business Partner. Please be sure to read the our Internal Mobility Program Policy here .

We’re a globally distributed team that comes together intentionally for collaboration, complex problem-solving, and key milestones — creating opportunities for teams to do their best work together. Our virtual hiring and onboarding experience makes it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you’re ready to make a global impact, help scale unique products across Coursera + Udemy, and grow your career, apply below.

How we work

Coursera + Udemy lets you choose the best way to work, whether it’s from home, an office, or a collaboration space. We’re a globally distributed team that comes together intentionally for collaboration, complex problem-solving, and key milestones — creating opportunities for teams to come together. If you’re ready to make a global impact, help scale unique products across Coursera + Udemy, and grow your career, apply below.

About this role

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise FP&A, you'll partner with a Director of FP&A to own ARR forecasting, variance analysis and reporting on key metrics, including ARR, NRR, renewal rate, attainment, and capacity. You'll also provide strategic finance support across the organization, including supporting pricing decisions. This role sits within the FP&A department and requires someone who can translate revenue data into actionable insights for leadership.

Financial Forecasting

Demonstrated history of managing, developing, and improving ARR and revenue forecasting accuracy and supporting projections with analytical rigor.

Strategic Business Partnering & Influencing

Ability to act as a trusted strategic finance partner to business leaders, evaluate ROI on new initiatives and influence strategic decision-making.

Financial Systems & Analytics

Proficiency in Excel, business systems (such as IBM Analytics, Adaptive, NetSuite, or Workday), and driving insights through data analysis to streamline financial reporting and processes

What you’ll be doing

Support build and maintenance of ARR forecasting models, incorporating capacity, attainment, pipeline data and renewal data

Generate monthly and quarterly SaaS metrics reports covering unit economics, NRR, renewal rates, andattainment against targets

Partner with cross-functional leaders on strategic finance initiatives and provide analytical support for pricingstrategy and approvals

Conduct variance analysis on actual versus forecast results and present findings with recommendationsto leadership

Qualifications

5+ years of top-line experience in SaaS

Experience with Excel & strong business modeling and analytical skills.

Deep understanding of SaaS metrics

Demonstrated history with financial planning processes and business systems such as IBM Analytics, Adaptive, NetSuite, Workday

Compensation

At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.

This role is only available for hire in the zones below:

US Zone 1: $164,400 - $205,500

US Zone 2: 157,200 - $196,500

US Zone 3: $145,600 - $182,000

US Zone 4: $135,600 - $169,500

US-Z1: Bay Area (within 75 miles)

US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro (within 75 miles)

US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA

US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI

Coursera is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request at [e-mail].