Senior Financial Controller - (Corporate FP&A)

Staffbase GmbH; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Financial Planning and Analysis professional to drive strategic financial initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will develop comprehensive financial models, align financial targets with strategic goals, and lead the annual planning process. Your expertise in the SaaS industry and strong analytical skills will enable you to enhance financial forecasts and identify key risks and opportunities. With a focus on collaboration and data-driven decision-making, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing organization. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and growth.

Benefits

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Flexible working time models

Yearly training budget

31 vacation days annually

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Company pension scheme

Sports courses and snacks

Regular team events

Volunteer day off

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial modeling within a SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Proficient in financial planning and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year financial plans and budgets.
• Lead annual planning processes and optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure accuracy in financial models and external reporting.

Skills

Financial Modeling

SaaS Industry Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IFRS Knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

We are a dynamic Financial Planning and Analysis team that enjoy solving the businesschallenges that come with rapid scaling. Our goal is to grow Staffbase as fast as possible, butin an efficient way. Our role is to inform and influence some of Staffbase’s most importantbusiness decisions by:

• Providing data driven insight and connection across functions, segmenting bytime (quarter, year, multi-year), and among varying levels of data (Top downfinancial metrics to detailed operational plans)
• Linking that context directly to our business strategy and objectives
• Objectively assessing the impact of the decision on the business and identifyingrisks/opportunities

What you’ll be doing

• Strategic Alignment: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Staffbase's business model, product portfolio, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Translate strategic initiatives into concrete financial targets that underpin our long-range planning efforts.
• Industry Acumen: Maintain a strong awareness of relevant SaaS industry trends, leveraging these insights to proactively shape and refine Staffbase's financial forecasts and direction.
• Long-Term Vision: Own the development and execution of multi-year financial plans, annual budgets, and dynamic rolling forecasts. Collaborate closely with executive leadership to ensure financial objectives are fully aligned with the company's strategic vision.
• Advanced Modelling: Continuously elevate the sophistication of our financial models to enhance the accuracy and reliability of long-term projections. Proactively identify potential risks and opportunities by incorporating industry best practices and innovative modeling techniques.
• Annual Planning Oversight: Partner with the Head of FP&A to lead the annual planning process, effectively managing stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, and consolidating company-wide financial plans.
• Resource Optimization: Collaborate strategically with FP&A business partners across Sales & Marketing, Customer Success, R&D, and G&A to optimize resource allocation, including headcount management and operational expenditure efficiency.
• Month-End Leadership: Serve as the central point of leadership for the FP&A month-end close process, guaranteeing the timely and accurate completion of comprehensive management reports.
• Actionable Intelligence: Ensure the robustness of financial models, projections, and
  analysis by rigorously reviewing key assumptions, constructively challenging
  stakeholder inputs, and delivering compelling, data-driven insights that directly inform
  executive decision-making.
• External Reporting Ownership: Take full ownership of external reporting obligations for both investors and lenders, ensuring meticulous consistency, accuracy, and adherence to timely delivery schedules.
• Data Quality Enhancement: Work in close partnership with accounting and financialsystems teams to streamline processes that enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial data for both internal management reporting and external disclosures.
• Scalable planning system: Collaborate with the Head of FP&A to develop and implement a scalable financial planning tool that are strategically aligned with the company’s ERP roadmap.

What you need to be successful

• You possess a high-performing track record gained within a fast-growth SaaS environment, where the creation and evolution of robust three-statement financial models has been a cornerstone of your success. You bring 5+ years of total experience to this role.
• You are a qualified accountant with a strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and fundamental accounting principles.
• You have proven experience in developing and managing financial planning andreporting tools. Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning would be a significantadvantage.
• You are a poised and confident communicator, comfortable challenging the status quo and articulating your informed perspective effectively.
• Your analytical skills are exceptional, allowing you to seamlessly transition betweenstrategic "big picture" thinking and meticulous deep dives into the granular details.
• You are comfortable as an individual contributor and have a proven ability to navigate complex networks of systems and people to extract the information youneed. Crucially, you go beyond data retrieval to craft compelling narratives by translating findings into relevant insights and well-supported conclusions.

What you'll get

• Competitive Compensation - we offer attractive salary packages including a Long-Term Incentive Plan.
• Flexibility - we offer flexible working time models and the option of hybrid work, and support this with a yearly flex work allowance of €1560.
• Growth Budget - all employees get a yearly budget for external training of €1000 and one day off for growth per year (increase to two days in 2nd year).
• Recharge - with 31 vacation days annually (incl. one floating holiday), plus pro rata fully paid Fridays off during August to enjoy a summer break (Recharge Fridays).
• Wellbeing - Monthly Wellbeing Allowance €35, from fitness to mental health, hobbies to relaxation.
• Support-we’re offering a company pension scheme.
• Sports & Health - join our sport courses in the offices. The offices are equipped with fruits, drinks and snacks.
• Team Building - Regular team and office events including the yearly Staffbase Camp.
• Volunteers Day- you’ll get one day off per year for supporting a social project.
• Employee Referral Program - one of your friends is a fit to one of our full-time openings? Refer them and get a referral bonus paid.