Vice President, FP&A

Introduction to Demandbase: 

Demandbase is the Smarter GTM™ company for B2B brands. We help B2B companies hit their revenue goals using fewer resources. How? By aligning their sales and marketing teams around a combination of their data, our data, and artificial intelligence — what we call Account Intelligence — they can identify, engage, and focus their time and money on the accounts most likely to buy. 

As a company, we’re as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and our community. We have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and India, as well as a team in the UK, and allow employees to work remotely. We have also been continuously recognized as one of the best places to work in the San Francisco Bay Area, including “Best Workplaces for Millennials” and “Best Workplaces for Parents”!

We're committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. By ensuring that every Demandbase employee can bring a diversity of talents to work, we're increasingly capable of living out our mission to transform how B2B goes to market. We encourage people from historically underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Demandbase!

About the Role:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP of FP&A will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, investor relations, and decision support across the organization. A successful candidate will possess a combination of strategic vision, analytical prowess, and leadership acumen to guide our financial planning efforts and optimize performance. This is a hybrid role meaning you will primarily work from home but may be asked to work in our downtown San Francisco office on pre-determined days or attend scheduled office-based events. 

We invite you to apply if you are a visionary finance leader with a passion for driving financial excellence and innovation.

The base compensation range for this role, not including the bonus, is: $250,000 - $300,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning processes, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and insights to executive leadership and key stakeholders, leveraging data-driven analysis to support decision-making and drive business performance.
• Lead the FP&A team in conducting thorough financial analysis, variance analysis, and scenario modeling to identify trends, opportunities, and risks and support strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and systems to enhance financial information efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as accounting, operations, sales, and marketing to ensure alignment of financial plans and strategies with operational activities and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and financial institutions, to support fundraising efforts and enhance the company's reputation and credibility in the market.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory developments that may impact financial performance, and proactively recommend adjustments to financial strategies and plans as needed.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability within the FP&A team, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to maximize individual and team performance.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis roles, with a demonstrated track record of success in strategic financial management and leadership.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights) preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of driving change and innovation to achieve business objectives.