Finance Manager

location_onAustin, TexasacutePermanentFinance Manager – Technology FinanceLHH (formerly Accounting Principals)Location: Hybrid | Austin, TXCompensation: $160,000 - $170,000 Base Salary + Bonus PotentialIndustry: SaaS (Confidential Client)LHH is partnering with a high-growth SaaS organization to identify a Finance Manager who will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leaders across Technology, Engineering, Data Science & AI, and IT. This is a highly visible role that combines FP&A, strategic finance, investment analysis, and business partnering to support critical technology initiatives and drive data-driven decision making.The ideal candidate will bring strong financial modeling and planning expertise along with experience supporting technology organizations. This individual will help evaluate investments, optimize spending, guide resource allocation decisions, and ensure technology investments are aligned with growth objectives and long-term business strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesLead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for Technology, Engineering, AI, Data Science, and IT functions.Develop and maintain financial models supporting headcount planning, labor costs, cloud infrastructure spending, software investments, capital projects, and technology operations.Partner with technology leadership on resource allocation, investment prioritization, and strategic planning initiatives.Analyze monthly financial performance and provide insights into key drivers of variance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.Deliver recommendations that improve efficiency while supporting innovation and business growth.Build business cases for software implementations, platform modernization efforts, automation initiatives, and digital transformation programs.Perform ROI, NPV, IRR, payback period, and cost-benefit analyses to support investment decisions.Evaluate the financial impact of new technology capabilities, AI initiatives, product enhancements, and process improvements.Prepare executive-level presentations and decision-support materials for senior leadership.Monitor post-implementation results and track realization of expected business benefits.Serve as the primary finance partner to Technology leadership, including Engineering, Infrastructure, Information Security, Data Science, and AI teams.Support workforce planning, organizational design initiatives, and strategic technology roadmaps.Establish and monitor KPIs related to technology investments and operational performance.Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting, analytics, and business decision-making processes.Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses for executive leadership.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, or Technology Finance.Experience supporting Technology, IT, Engineering, Product, SaaS, or Digital organizations.Advanced financial modeling skills with demonstrated experience building integrated financial models.Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and business case development.Experience presenting financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.Experience with ERP and financial planning systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms.Familiarity with software development accounting and technology capitalization concepts is highly preferred.MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced certification is a plus.Exceptional communication, business partnering, and executive presentation skills.Why Consider This Opportunity?Strategic partnership with executive technology leadership.Exposure to high-impact AI, data science, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.Fast-growing SaaS environment with significant visibility and influence.Hybrid work schedule in Austin, TX.Competitive base salary of $160,000-$170,000 plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.If you're interested in leveraging your finance expertise to influence technology investment decisions and help shape the future of a growing SaaS organization, we encourage you to apply through LHH.Pay Details: $160,000.00 to $170,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Cristi Connel Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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