Job description

Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com . This is your chance to shape the financial future of a rapidly growing, AI-powered identity security leader. You'll lead a talented finance team, transforming how we plan, forecast, and analyze our business, directly influencing strategic decisions that fuel our expansion. If you're excited by building scalable financial models, leveraging data to drive smarter growth, and modernizing finance operations, you'll find a truly impactful role here. Why you'll love this role - Get energised by the challenge of building and scaling financial operations for a high-growth technology company. - Care deeply about translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives that drive executive decision-making. - Enjoy the opportunity to modernize finance processes and introduce innovative analytical approaches, including AI-driven insights. - Thrive in a dynamic environment where you can collaborate closely with founders and executive leadership to shape strategic direction. - Value fostering a collaborative and data-literate team environment where continuous improvement is the norm. What will you be doing Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team of approximately 25 finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and data-driven insights. Oversee and refine enterprise-wide budgeting, strategic forecasting, and operational planning processes for a high-growth SaaS company. Design and implement advanced financial models and AI-powered analytics to track key SaaS metrics, optimize unit economics, and inform strategic initiatives. Drive end-to-end process automation across financial systems, by maintaining scalable, real-time business intelligence solutions. Partner closely with executive leadership to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable operational strategies that support capital efficiency and sustainable growth. Provide clear visibility into financial performance for internal stakeholders and the Board. Conduct deep-dive analysis on ARR, NRR, GRR, churn, customer acquisition costs, and other critical SaaS metrics to identify trends and opportunities. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including P&L forecasts, variance analysis, and scenario planning. What You Bring Deep, hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning for complex enterprise modeling and forecasting. Strong operational knowledge of NetSuite ERP for financial data management. Proficiency in querying and transforming data from cloud environments like Azure SQL or Synapse. Expertise in building executive dashboards and automated reports using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Familiarity with Python, Azure Logic Apps, or integration platforms for financial process automation. Advanced SQL proficiency for data analysis and manipulation. Understanding of Salesforce data structures and CPQ integration for revenue analytics. Exceptional ability to influence and partner with executive leadership, translating financial data into strategic recommendations. Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and scaling a large finance team. Strong diplomatic and collaboration skills to drive change across various departments like Sales Ops, Product, and IT. Ability to navigate ambiguity and make agile decisions in a fast-paced market environment. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity within SaaS or high-growth technology companies. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred. Experience managing and developing a team of 20+ finance professionals. Demonstrated experience in automating financial processes and implementing business intelligence solutions. Proven ability to analyze complex SaaS metrics and provide strategic financial guidance. Ready to build the financial architecture of a market leader? Saviynt is scaling fast, but our finance function is ripe for modernization—and that’s where you come in. We need an FP&A leader with a true founder's mindset who thrives in ambiguity, sees opportunity in operational noise, and possesses the grit to turn raw potential into a world-class finance engine. Equal parts high-level strategy and hands-on architecture, this role demands someone excited to clean up legacy processes, build predictable forecasting models from scratch, and establish mature SaaS metrics alongside our founders and C-suite. If you have the technical depth to automate, the leadership to elevate a 25-person team, and the drive to establish scalable rigor for our next phase of growth, we want to hear from you. Apply today to roll up your sleeves and shape the future of Saviynt. Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us! Security & Compliance This role requires adherence to Saviynt’s information security and privacy policies and procedures, including annual security training. Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Why you'll love this role
Get energised by the challenge of building and scaling financial operations for a high-growth technology company.
Care deeply about translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives that drive executive decision-making.
Enjoy the opportunity to modernize finance processes and introduce innovative analytical approaches, including AI-driven insights.
Thrive in a dynamic environment where you can collaborate closely with founders and executive leadership to shape strategic direction.
Value fostering a collaborative and data-literate team environment where continuous improvement is the norm.
What will you be doing
Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team of approximately 25 finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and data-driven insights.
Oversee and refine enterprise-wide budgeting, strategic forecasting, and operational planning processes for a high-growth SaaS company.
Design and implement advanced financial models and AI-powered analytics to track key SaaS metrics, optimize unit economics, and inform strategic initiatives.
Drive end-to-end process automation across financial systems, by maintaining scalable, real-time business intelligence solutions.
Partner closely with executive leadership to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable operational strategies that support capital efficiency and sustainable growth.
Provide clear visibility into financial performance for internal stakeholders and the Board.
Conduct deep-dive analysis on ARR, NRR, GRR, churn, customer acquisition costs, and other critical SaaS metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including P&L forecasts, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
Deep, hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning for complex enterprise modeling and forecasting.
Strong operational knowledge of NetSuite ERP for financial data management.
Proficiency in querying and transforming data from cloud environments like Azure SQL or Synapse.
Expertise in building executive dashboards and automated reports using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Familiarity with Python, Azure Logic Apps, or integration platforms for financial process automation.
Advanced SQL proficiency for data analysis and manipulation.
Understanding of Salesforce data structures and CPQ integration for revenue analytics.
Exceptional ability to influence and partner with executive leadership, translating financial data into strategic recommendations.

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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

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