Senior FP&A Manager

AlertMedia • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

AlertMedia seeks a Senior FP&A Manager to own the financial planning and forecasting function end-to-end. You will report to the VP, FP&A and serve as the technical expert in revenue forecasting, expense planning, and variance analysis, working directly with business partners to deliver clarity on financial performance and drivers. You are a strong analytical thinker with deep technical skills in financial modeling and reporting. You have proven experience owning financial planning and forecasting functions end-to-end in high-growth or PE-backed environments. You're comfortable diving into complexity—building models from scratch, working with data, and translating numbers into clear narratives. You're hands-on and operator-focused: you own the work end-to-end, and when you spot a better way to do something, you drive the improvement.

Requirements

• 7+ years owning financial planning and forecasting processes end-to-end—not executing someone else's model
• Expert-level Excel modeling: build complex, scalable financial models from scratch; optimize for accuracy and insight
• Hands-on experience using Claude or similar AI tools to augment financial modeling, reporting, and presentation work. You're comfortable leveraging AI to work smart and improve efficiency.
• Strong SaaS financial acumen: ARR modeling, churn dynamics, cohort analysis, unit economics
• NetSuite experience or demonstrated ability to rapidly master financial systems
• Comfort with data exploration; SQL familiarity is a plus
• Very strong analytical skills and comfort with modeling and reporting workflows
• Understanding of the "why" behind business drivers and strategic implications
• Track record of owning financial planning work end-to-end with accountability for accuracy and timeliness
• Proactive mindset: you identify bottlenecks and drive improvements without being asked
• Ownership mentality: you see problems and own solutions end-to-end
• Experience in high-growth or PE-backed environments
• Existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue (ARR) forecasting methodology and drive monthly reforecasting cycles
• Build and maintain annual operating plan (AOP) financial models; consolidate departmental expense submissions and build bottom-up expense forecasts
• Model headcount planning and operating expense plans across departments
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to stress-test business drivers and assumptions
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, process efficiency, and reporting workflows
• Deliver detailed monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis with clear root-cause narratives and recommended actions
• Work proactively with business leaders to understand drivers and provide targeted analytics support
• Communicate headcount status and compensation dollars available to business partners; partner on understanding variances
• Lead drafting of board reporting materials, including financial narratives, charts, and commentary on key financial results
• Partner with Accounting team and Controller to support timely and accurate financial close

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees!
• 401K with generous company match
• Amazing rewards and incentives
• Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
• Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed