Commercial FP&A Manager

This role is a Hybrid position-2 days in the office / 3 days at home. About Sinch Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses-including Google, Uber, Paypal, Visa, Tinder, and many others-rely on Sinch’s Customer Communications Cloud to power engaging customer experiences through mobile messaging, voice, and email. Whether you need to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns, Sinch makes it easy. Our AI-infused Super Network, APIs, and applications ensure you can connect with your customers reliably and securely, at every step of their journey. At Sinch we “Dream Big”, “Win Together”, “Keep it simple”, and “Make it Happen”. These values are our foundation! About The Role The Manager, FP&A North America will play a critical role in the company, owning the reporting process and driving business analysis and insight for several key product lines including Messaging, Email, and Applications within the North America region. The role will report directly to the Director, FP&A North America. This person will work closely with the senior management team and other business and finance leaders and hold a highly visible position within the company. You will be primarily responsible for: Maintaining and improving on the framework for analyzing and reporting on the growth, profitability and returns of the North America business across the Messaging, Email, and Applications product lines. Delivering frequent and time sensitive ad hoc analyses. Preparing and presenting operational and financial results to business leaders and supporting presentations to the senior management team. Creating and maintaining short-term and long-range business forecasts including the annual budget. Managing and developing a team of two Financial Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and collaboration. The ideal candidate must be driven by a high degree of intellectual curiosity, have exceptional organizational capabilities, be highly motivated to influence and push for positive change through their work, have a strong grounding in complex and detailed financial modeling, and have excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in interacting with senior executives. Key Responsibilities Lead the modeling and forecasting function for the Messaging, Email, and Application product lines in the North America region through collaborations with business owners and support the Director in presenting financial plans to executive management. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly operational and financial reporting to business leaders. Analyze and evaluate the strategic and budgetary impact of new business opportunities including new service offerings. Analyze and monitor key financial trends and critical metrics for the region for internal reporting to the leadership team to support business decisions, understanding key variances and business drivers. Analyze complex data to deliver actionable information for recommendations to senior management. Assist the Director, FP&A North America in major projects to improve global systems, methods, and databases which support the business divisions. Required Background & Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with advanced degree and/or certifications (MBA, CFA or CPA) preferred. Excellent business modeling and analytical skills; superior understanding of business drivers; and strong capabilities in translating business terms into financial models. 2 plus years directly managing a team. 5 plus years of experience in FP&A, Public Accounting, investment banking or private equity. Strong knowledge of accounting concepts as they relate to financial modeling and analysis. In-depth practical knowledge and understanding of financial analysis techniques and methodologies, financial and business planning, and budgeting and forecasting processes. Ability to distill complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable strategic insights, and effectively present recommendations to executive leadership. Ability to employ complex analytical tools and statistics to perform analysis and forecasting of financial and other business information. Strong interpersonal and consultative communication skills with well- developed presentation skills. Ability to handle competing priorities effectively, making good decisions based on business priorities and objectives. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint are required. Experience with Tableau and AI software is a plus. Experience in the communications or SaaS industry is a plus. Benefits We offer comprehensive competitive market medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants. Take advantage of our free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health. Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants. Enjoy a generous paid time off program. We offer paid parental leave and family planning support. Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice. The annual starting salary for this position is between $120,000.00-$140,000.00. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This role is a Hybrid position-2 days in the office / 3 days at home. Candidates must currently reside in and be eligible for employment in Chicago. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sinch