FP&A Manager

Today, we live in a world where everything has become convenient. Now you can get a ride anywhere, buy anything, and get an answer to your question with just a couple clicks on your phone. Convenience isn’t a luxury, it’s an expectation.

So why not renting? It’s still a chore to get utilities set up, buy renters insurance, get air filters changed, handle pest control, and more.

That’s why we’ve built the world’s first Resident Experience Platform that makes resident onboarding, resident services, and ancillary revenue effortless for property managers.

We’re passionate about turning friction into triple win experiences for residents, investors, and managers. That way renting can be easy and rewarding for everyone.

And now you can join us. Apply today to join 220+ passionate, creative people who strive to make a difference each day so residents, property managers, and investors all win.

About the Role

The FP&A Manager will manage Second Nature’s financial planning, analysis and forecasting; and provide visibility, insight & recommendations to senior management. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, the manager will develop and maintain Second Nature's financial models, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning; prepare presentations for monthly and quarterly board meetings and monthly C-suite operations reviews; and other tasks as listed below.

Key Competencies

Financial Acumen 

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, business growth initiatives, and capital allocation.
• Deep understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and budgeting.
   

Forecasting and Budgeting

• Lead strategic planning & annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Work closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets and forecasts.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including board presentations and investor updates.

Strategic Thinking

• Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive business growth.
   

Analytical Skills 

• Create and conduct detailed and complex financial models; present them to executive management and leadership teams.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investments, and business decisions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for senior management as needed.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into trends and opportunities.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess potential business outcomes and strategic initiatives.
• Provide insightful variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
   

Communication and Influence

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to executives and stakeholders.
   

Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate with department heads to establish KPIs, monitor financial performance, and drive operational efficiency.
   

Tech-Savvy 

• Strong experience with financial planning software, ERP systems, and BI tools (Bonus if you’ve used Netsuite)
   

Key Results & Success Metrics:

• Timely and accurate financial forecasting, ensuring minimal variance between projected and actual results.
• Improved decision-making through enhanced financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Optimization of SaaS financial metrics, including improved customer lifetime value (LTV) and reduced churn.
• Implementation of automated reporting tools, reducing manual reporting efforts and increasing efficiency.
• Enhanced collaboration with department leads, resulting in cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Successful execution of annual budgeting cycles and quarterly re-forecasting processes.
• Effective risk identification and mitigation strategies to support sustainable business growth.
   

About you:
 

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a SaaS or technology company.
• 3+ years creating; projecting & analyzing Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Models
• 3+ years creating; projecting & analyzing product profitability models
• 3+ years creating & presenting detailed complex financial models
• System savvy and expert knowledge of Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Power BI; Tableau and other reporting applications.
• Highly motivated and committed to driving change and improving processes
• Comfortability working in an organization operating in a state of change / transformation
• Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or multiple competing priorities

We get it. Requirements can sometimes hold people back from applying to a job, but don’t let that be the case here. If you believe you have the skills it takes to elevate this role, team, and company, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Our Core Values

• Pirate Ship; not a cruise ship. Bias towards action.
• Massive Growth takes massive growth. We embrace challenges to increase our impact.
• Grow the Pie. We focus on results so our customers & their customers win. Triple Win!
• Purple Heart. We put the team before ourselves.
• Extreme Ownership. See something? Say something; right the ship to get us back on course.
• Be a moment maker. We aim to shatter the status quo.

Remote Work Statement
This position is a remote-first, work from home position. Second Nature is committed to creating a culture and workplace where remote work fosters collaboration and connections and is a key part of our company story and success. To be successful in a remote work role at Second Nature you must:

• Be available during your set working hours and able to give your full attention to the completion of your Second Nature job duties
• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free environment in which to complete your work
• Have access to your own reliable high-speed internet connection
• Attend our bi-annual in-person company meetings (Second Nature will reimburse the cost of your business travel per company guidelines)
   

Why Second Nature

• Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; 401K Plan
• Location: Work Remotely from anywhere in the US
• Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days
• The Product: Beyond the awards and 5-star reviews… our clients and customers love what they can do with a fully managed RBP
• Diverse, Inclusive Culture: We embrace employees from all backgrounds with openness and respect 
• Training: A supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential
• Growth: The opportunity to shape the future of our Platform Enablement organization as we scale from hundred to thousands of employees

Second Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We take action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees and to provide employees with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law.