Manager, FP&A

Validity•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of FP&A, the Manager of FP&A is a highly visible, high-impact role that offers the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and CFO and to influence key business decisions. Sitting at the center of our financial operations, this hands-on, individual contributor will see the full scope of the FP&A function and own financial modeling, reporting, and analysis. You won't just report the numbers; you'll analyze them, challenge assumptions, and help the business understand the story behind the data. The Manager - FP&A will leverage their insights and analysis to serve as a trusted, strategic partner to SVPs and functional leaders. In addition to rolling up your sleeves to build and maintain complex financial models, you’ll be at the forefront of how AI transforms the FP&A function as you lead our efforts to harness AI to modernize the way we report, analyze, and communicate financial performance. Validity’s AI-first Marketing Success Platform is trusted by over 2,600 of the world's leading strategic enterprises to optimize digital marketing campaigns and enable the highest levels of customer engagement and ROI. At the core of Validity's platform is Engage, an AI-powered email growth engine that continuously monitors, fixes, and improves campaign quality, deliverability, and performance. Engage does this by using proprietary, real-time global intelligence informed by the world's most comprehensive email sensor network, surpassing the reach of Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo combined. This role provides the opportunity to lead the FP&A team’s adoption of AI tools.

Requirements

5-8+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in a SaaS or technology company; prior experience at the Manager level or operating with Manager-level ownership is a plus
Deep, hands-on experience building and managing three-statement financial models, budget and forecast processes, and management reporting packages
Strong grasp of SaaS business metrics and unit economics - ARR, MRR, churn, NRR, CAC, LTV, Rule of 40, and related KPIs
Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and translating financial data into business strategy
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills (required)
Experience with NetSuite (ERP) and Adaptive Planning strongly preferred; familiarity with both is a significant plus
Proficiency with BI and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
Demonstrated use of AI tools to enhance analytical workflows; hands-on experience applying AI in a finance or FP&A context is strongly preferred
Experience with Python, SQL, or data scripting is a plus
Naturally curious - you don't accept numbers at face value and always push to understand root causes and business drivers
Comfortable working through ambiguity and building structure where none exists
Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture and communicate it clearly
Ability to balance rigorous analysis with the speed and pragmatism required in a lean team environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - you can explain complex financial concepts clearly to any audience
Strong presentation skills - ability to present confidently to senior leadership
Collaborative team player who thrives in a small team environment with high ownership and accountability

Nice To Haves

prior experience at the Manager level or operating with Manager-level ownership is a plus
Experience with NetSuite (ERP) and Adaptive Planning strongly preferred; familiarity with both is a significant plus
Experience with Python, SQL, or data scripting is a plus
hands-on experience applying AI in a finance or FP&A context is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic finance partner to Senior Executives and department heads, helping them understand financial performance and make better decisions
Go beyond the numbers - ask the “what” and “why” behind every trend, challenging conventional thinking and surfacing insights that drive action
Analyze key SaaS metrics and trends, translating complex data into clear, actionable narratives for leadership and investor audiences
Build, own, and continuously refine three-statement financial models (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow)
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles, working cross-functionally to gather inputs, surface risks, and opportunities
Maintain and improve driver-based models that reflect the operating mechanics of a SaaS business (ARR, retention, expansion, quota capacity, pipeline conversion, CAC, LTV, etc.)
Lead the FP&A team's adoption of AI tools to automate and enhance financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting workflows
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting packages and reduce manual effort through intelligent automation and modern tooling
Explore and implement AI-powered solutions for generating business insights, scenario modeling, and narrative generation