Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Aspen Technology; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Charitable giveback day

Job summary

Aspen Technology in Bedford, MA is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning. You will partner with the executive team to drive financial strategy and performance, building robust models and actionable insights across the business.

The role requires 5+ years in financial planning and analysis, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and experience with Hyperion tools.

Qualifications

• MBA is highly valued; CPA and/or CFA qualification a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with financial projections and business modeling.
• Proven ability to translate business operations into financial models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to the VP FP&A and executive team.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate initiatives and incorporate financial impacts into plans.
• Maintain long-term financial projection models for income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Direct process and system changes to capture, analyze, and report revenue and non-GAAP metrics.
• Prepare analyses of results to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Coordinate Board and executive-level presentation materials and schedules.
• Mentor FP&A team and shape strategic direction of the group.
• Design and produce ad-hoc reports as required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

FP&A

Business partnering

Communication

Accounting principles

Education

MBA

CPA

CFA

University degree in Finance

Tools

Hyperion Planning

Hyperion Financial Management

Adaptive Planning

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

Reports to: Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) group is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and strategic business analysis for the global AspenTech business. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A, the Director of FP&A is a trusted business partner who regularly interfaces with the executive team.

This role will have responsibility for business partnerships across the organization, and will coordinate financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations. The role requires an understanding of the technical solutions employed to produce actionable financial information and will own many components of our FP&A platform administration and enhancements.

The role is demanding, deadline driven, and has significant business impact. It has strong visibility and connectivity throughout the global AspenTech organization and provides a tremendous opportunity for a candidate aspiring to elevate their career within FP&A.

Your Impact

• Act as a trusted advisor to the VP FP&A and actively collaborate with the AspenTech executive team
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate critical initiatives and incorporate financial impacts into long-term financial plans
• Maintain long-term financial projection models (including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow); refine calculations to incorporate changes in accounting rules and business plans; integrate the models with operating data
• Direct process and system changes necessary to accurately capture, analyze, and report revenue and non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business
• Prepare comprehensive and insightful numerical and graphical analyses of comparative results to budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Coordinate the production of presentation material and required schedules for Board Meetings, Presidents’ Councils, Financial Reviews, and Profit Reviews
• Mentor other members of the FP&A organization and help set the strategic direction of the group
• Design and produce ad-hoc reports and analysis as required

What You’ll Need

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• MBA degree is highly valued; CPA and/or CFA qualification a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience including demonstrated experience with the assessment, design, and development of financial projections and business modeling
• Proven success in technical aspects of business operations modeling and the ability to translate business operations into internally consistent financial models
• Exceptional organization skills and focused attention to detail with high standards for quality and accuracy of work product
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present succinctly to collaborators at all levels
• Keen eye for business coupled with a proven understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Collaborative demeanor with a track record of forming relationships and partnering across geographies and functions
• Proven ability to successfully handle multiple deliverables and changing priorities
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with Adaptive Financial Planning, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and Hyperion Planning a plus

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The salary range for this role is $146,900.00 - $183,600.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.