FP&A Director - Product & Software Development

Company Description

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home.  Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.    

Job Description

The FP&A Director - Product & Software Development will work closely with our Product Management, Marketing and Engineering teams, playing a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, P&L management, Subscription COR and margin management, financial planning, and performance analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining P&Ls for each product family, creating financial models and analyses which identify go to market return on investment by product, calculating and tracking key metrics and collaborating with the Product Management, Marketing and Engineering teams, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, providing regular financial reports and insights, participating in the evaluation of new product/feature proposals and Product Management, Marketing and Engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, and building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.

This is a fully remote position in the U.S.
 

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain P&Ls for each product family which includes tracking costs associated with each step of the product life cycle and go to market return on investment.  
  • P&Ls should include supporting analyses and key metrics which provide visibility into go to market return on investment, subscription margins and costs to maintain a market competitive product from an R&D perspective.  

• Create financial models and analyses to support the product management, marketing and engineering teams, including cost and revenue projections, return on investment (ROI) calculations and product pricing strategies.

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, set financial targets and monitor performance against those targets for Product Management, Marketing, Engineering and Subscription COR.  

• Collaborate with the Product Management, Marketing and Engineering teams to ensure alignment between processes, adhering to financial targets, tracking hidden costs and identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost savings

• Provide regular financial reports and insights to the Product Management, Marketing and R&D teams, including leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities

• Participate in the evaluation of new product/feature proposals and R&D initiatives, analyzing potential financial impact, and providing recommendations to support decision-making

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to foster collaboration and information sharing

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, maintaining accurate records and documentation.  

• Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Business partnering experience, preferably in a software development or technology focused environment
• Experience in financial modeling and analysis, with a strong understanding of P&L management, cost accounting, and financial planning
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex financial problems
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
• Must be proficient in MS Excel and Google Sheets. ERP systems, Salesforce, Big Query, MS Access, Adaptive experience a plus
• If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial analysis and a track record of supporting business growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Additional Information

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
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