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AlertMediaSenior FP&A Manager
AlertMedia is seeking a Senior FP&A Manager to take complete ownership of the financial planning, forecasting, and expense management functions. Operating within a high-growth, private equity-backed…
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AlertMedia is seeking a Senior FP&A Manager to take complete ownership of the financial planning, forecasting, and expense management functions. Operating within a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS environment, the incoming professional will report directly to the Vice President of FP&A. This role suits an analytical expert who excels at building comprehensive financial models from scratch, translating complex datasets into actionable business narratives, and driving operational efficiencies. The person stepping into…
Job Description
AlertMedia is seeking a Senior FP&A Manager to take complete ownership of the financial planning, forecasting, and expense management functions. Operating within a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS environment, the incoming professional will report directly to the Vice President of FP&A.
This role suits an analytical expert who excels at building comprehensive financial models from scratch, translating complex datasets into actionable business narratives, and driving operational efficiencies. The person stepping into this position will manage recurring revenue methodologies, develop annual operating plans, coordinate departmental expense forecasts, and conduct detailed scenario analyses.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, AlertMedia provides a modern Risk Intelligence and Response platform that helps organizations safeguard operations, assets, and personnel by unifying critical workflows and threat detection into a single system.
Responsibilities
- Manage annual operating plan financial models, consolidate departmental expense submissions, and build bottom-up expense forecasts
- Drive monthly reforecasting cycles and maintain recurring revenue forecasting methodologies
- Model headcount planning and operating expense allocations across various departments
- Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to test business assumptions and operational drivers
- Produce detailed monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis complete with root-cause narratives and suggested actions
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to offer targeted analytics support and communicate available compensation dollars and headcount status
- Draft board reporting materials including financial results commentary, charts, and financial narratives
- Work closely with the Controller and Accounting team to facilitate accurate and timely financial closes
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of direct experience owning financial planning and forecasting processes end-to-end
- Expert-level capability in Excel for building complex, scalable financial models from scratch
- Demonstrated SaaS financial acumen including ARR modeling, churn dynamics, cohort analysis, and unit economics
- Familiarity with NetSuite or the demonstrated capacity to master financial software rapidly
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule from the downtown Austin headquarters two days per week
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Qualifications
- Familiarity with data exploration and SQL
- Hands-on background utilizing Claude or comparable AI tools to improve presentation, reporting, and financial modeling efficiency
- Prior working experience in private equity-backed or high-growth company environments
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base salary accompanied by a company-wide bonus program
- Flexible and generous time off along with parental leave policies
- Comprehensive health insurance including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
- 401(k) plan featuring a generous company match
- Access to a downtown office featuring 360-degree views of Austin, a high-tech gym, and nearby running trails
- Opportunities for ongoing career development through the internal Learning and Development team
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What is the location and work arrangement for the Senior FP&A Manager role?
The position has a strong preference for candidates located in Austin, Texas, who can work on a hybrid schedule two days a week at the downtown headquarters. Candidates residing in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming are not hired by the company.
Does the company provide visa sponsorship for this position?
No, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must possess existing authorization to work in the United States now and in the future.
What salary and benefits are offered?
The posting does not specify a concrete salary figure. However, benefits include a competitive base salary with a company-wide bonus program, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees, a 401(k) with a generous match, and flexible time off and parental leave policies.
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