Director, FP&A (Commercial Finance)

BlueCat • Toronto, ON

4d

About The Position

BlueCat is a company disrupting the market in Intelligent Network Operations, offering a solution that links foundational core services with a deep, predictive understanding of network health and performance. They have an award-winning culture, recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and among Canada's top workplaces. The Director, FP&A will report to the VP, FP&A and is expected to be a proactive, hands-on leader responsible for scaling the FP&A function and acting as a strategic partner to drive company growth and performance. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and experience in managing planning activities within a mid-size to large complex B2B Technology organization. The Director will lead performance analysis and reporting, provide actionable insights, and partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance and leadership experience within B2B technology/software companies, ideally with recurring revenue models and Private Equity (PE) ownership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize insights into a clear, strategic narrative. Proven ability to assess risks and opportunities within financial projections.
• Strong business acumen, including a solid understanding of sales strategy and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and scale finance capabilities within a growing organization.
• Deep expertise in topline KPIs, including ARR and related SaaS metrics.
• Proven track record designing and managing complex commission plans in B2B tech environments.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration required
• Experience with Pigment or similar FP&A tools (e.g. Adaptive), Salesforce required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent preferred
• Experience in US GAAP / ASC606 revenue recognition is an asset.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, engaged teams.
• Strong technical and financial modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high performing team of finance professionals (team of 5)
• Own Actuals, Budget, and Forecast for all topline metrics (Revenue, Bookings, ARR, Billings, etc.) and support the Sales & Marketing organization.
• Lead annual planning, monthly and quarterly forecasting, management reporting, and business analytics for areas of responsibility.
• Oversee commission administration and forecasting, and partner with Revenue Operations on commission plan design and quota setting.
• Leverage the FP&A software (Pigment), Salesforce, and NetSuite data to translate business performance into clear, actionable insights. Build and maintain monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages highlighting trends and performance across Sales & Marketing.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary across key topline drivers, including bookings, churn, revenue, backlog, and ARR.
• Prepare business cases to support new investments and/or strategic initiatives.
• Act as a key advisor to Sales and Operations leaders on commercial terms and business decisions.
• Design and implement scalable processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes.
• Present financial results and plans to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement to produce innovation in reporting, planning and analysis.
• Additional ad hoc duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness
• Exceptional work environment
• Enriching employee programs
• Remarkable company culture
• A Professional Development Budget
• Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week
• A Lifestyle Spending Account
• An Employee Recognition Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees