FP&A Director - Softeon

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Flexible paid time off

401K with company contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Community volunteering events

Job summary

IFS Softeon is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our global financial planning and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Drive budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and business-performance insights for growth.

The ideal candidate combines financial expertise, business partnership, and leadership, with experience transforming data into actionable recommendations at an executive level in a technology-driven or SaaS

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Senior FP&A/strategic finance roles in SaaS or related fields.
• Broad experience in finance including FP&A leadership.
• Proven track record implementing and scaling FP&A software.
• Experience in global, fast-paced tech or SaaS environment desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to bridge finance and operations.
• Excellent communication with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Build financial models for performance, scenarios, and investments.
• Provide insights on revenue, profitability, cash flow, and metrics.
• Partner with business units to align financial and operational plans.
• Serve as trusted advisor to CFO and leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives, capital allocation, and board reporting.
• Drive FP&A tools implementation and improve reporting systems.
• Champion automation and Power BI for decision-making.
• Lead and develop the FP&A team; foster accountability and collaboration.
• Coordinate with global finance and accounting teams.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic finance

SaaS experience

Stakeholder influence

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Power BI

FP&A software

Job description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

IFS Softeon is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our global financial planning function and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership. This role is responsible for driving budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and business performance insights that support the company’s growth strategy.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of financial expertise, business partnership, and leadership experience, with a proven ability to transform complex data into actionable recommendations. This is a high-impact role offering direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing technology organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance, scenario planning, and investment decisions.
• Deliver clear insights on revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and other key metrics.
• Partner with business unit leaders to align financial plans with operational strategy.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and senior leadership team.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic initiatives, and capital allocation decisions.
• Support board and investor reporting with high-quality analysis and presentations.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for commercial teams.

Tools, Systems & Process Excellence:

• Drive the implementation and optimization of world-class FP&A tools and reporting systems.
• Improve financial reporting processes to increase speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Champion the use of automation and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for enhanced decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing FP&A function.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration across finance.
• Partner with global finance and accounting teams to ensure consistency and alignment.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Senior FP&A/strategic finance roles in SaaS or related fields.
• Broad professional experience in finance, including leadership roles within FP&A.
• Proven track record implementing and scaling best-in-class FP&A software solutions.
• Experience in a global, fast-paced, technology-driven or SaaS environment is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to bridge finance and business operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range:$158,000 to $200,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.