Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Fleet Glass Services, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEDEDA is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. You will build sophisticated financial models, drive SaaS metrics analysis, and partner with cross-functional leaders to enable data-driven decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, AI-enabled forecasting skills, and experience with NetSuite and Excel. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment and will play a key role in strategy, risk

Qualifications

• 7+ years FP&A experience with at least 2 years in leadership; high-growth SaaS/tech preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• AI-enabled forecasting using tools like Claude for forecasting and modeling.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, data analysis; advanced Excel; NetSuite experience.
• Strong business acumen with strategic thinking and actionable insights for growth and profitability.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team and drive performance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with strategic analyses.
• Develop financial models to evaluate key business decisions including product launches and pricing.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and present findings to the executive team and board.
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insights and KPIs.
• Own SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR, NRR, CAC, LTV); analyze revenue trends and costs.
• Conduct scenario planning and risk analysis; provide actionable recommendations.
• Drive process optimization and automation across FP&A with AI.
• Support M&A and fundraising due diligence and projections.

Skills

FP&A leadership

SaaS experience

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

NetSuite

AI forecasting

Communication

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Claude

Job description

Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

About ZEDEDA
ZEDEDA unlocks the value of AI where it matters most, enabling enterprises to create, secure and operate edge AI at scale. ZEDEDA’s Edge Intelligence products and solutions are used by global distributed enterprises to rapidly realize and deploy autonomous intelligence wherever they operate, turning real-time data into real and tangible business outcomes and decisions. Trusted by the world’s largest organizations, ZEDEDA is backed by world-class investors, with teams in the United States, Germany, India, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, visit www.ZEDEDA.ai .

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes, and provide strategic analysis and recommendations that drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate and support key business decisions, including product launches, pricing strategies, margin analysis, and go-to-market initiatives. Use AI tools to accelerate forecasting, scenario analysis, and modeling.
• Performance Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key trends, variances, and opportunities, and present findings to the executive team and board.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, establish KPIs, and support data-driven decision-making.
• SaaS Metrics & Revenue Analytics: Own and track SaaS-specific KPIs including ARR, MRR, net revenue retention, CAC, and customer lifetime value. Analyze revenue trends, customer acquisition costs, and operating expenses to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Scenario Planning & Risk Management: Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess potential risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Process Optimization & Automation: Implement and enhance financial processes, systems, and tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, championing automation and AI across the FP&A function.
• M&A & Fundraising Support: Play a key role in supporting potential M&A activities and future fundraising efforts, including due diligence and financial projections.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• AI-Enabled Forecasting (Required): Must be able to use AI (e.g., Claude) for forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis, and be comfortable adopting AI tools to improve speed, accuracy, and productivity across the finance function.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial planning systems (e.g. NetSuite).
• Strategic Mindset: Strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically and deliver actionable insights that drive growth and profitability.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, driving performance and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.