Senior Director, FP&A
About The Position
About PowerSchool At PowerSchool, we power education for students around the world. As the global leader in cloud-based K-12 software, we support the full education ecosystem—from the central office to the classroom to the home. Joining PowerSchool means being part of a mission-driven team that is transforming K-12 education by helping schools operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes for educators, students, and families. Team Overview Finance at PowerSchool is a strategic partner to the business, enabling growth, capital discipline, and data-driven decision-making. The team delivers timely, high-quality insights and forward-looking analysis that inform resource allocation, enhance performance visibility, and guide enterprise priorities. Through rigorous analytics and close business partnership, Finance helps leadership translate strategy into execution—driving accountability, optimizing investments, and aligning operating plans to long-term value creation.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or related roles
- Deep experience in: Pricing and monetization strategy, Product or technology business partnering, Financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Product and Engineering organizations in a SaaS or technology company
- Familiarity with: ARR / subscription revenue models, Product lifecycle and portfolio management
- MBA or advanced degree a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Finance partner to Product, Engineering leadership
- Translate strategy into financial insights, investment priorities, and actionable recommendations
- Provide thought leadership on: Product roadmap investments, Engineering resource allocation and cost structures, Strategic initiatives and partnerships
- Lead pricing and packaging analysis across the product portfolio
- Evaluate and optimize: Pricing models (subscription, usage-based, bundling, etc.), Discounting strategies and deal structures, Monetization opportunities across products and customer segments
- Partner with Product, Sales, and GTM Finance to optimize revenue and margin outcomes
- Deliver insights on: Product performance (ARR, margins, adoption trends), Customer segmentation and lifetime value
- Develop frameworks to support portfolio prioritization and capital allocation
- Lead planning and forecasting for Product and Engineering, including: Headcount and expense planning, Investment tracking vs. business case, Alignment with AOP and long-range plans
- Partner with Corporate FP&A to ensure consistency with enterprise forecasting cycles (e.g., 3+9)
- Develop and deliver executive-ready analyses and materials for: Board and ELT presentations, Investment cases and return profiles, Scenario modeling (growth, cost, margin trade-offs)
- Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support strategic decision making
- Enhance Financial modeling, tools and reporting capabilities
- Improve Product-level reporting and KPI visibility
- Partner with data and analytics teams to enhance insights and automation
Benefits
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
