FP&A Revenue Manager at Planet in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites, delivering valuable data for various sectors. They are seeking a Finance Manager to develop a world-class revenue forecasting and analysis process, collaborating closely with multiple teams to drive insights and improve financial planning. Responsibilities: - Own the end-to-end annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles for all revenue and related metrics - Build & maintain sophisticated quantitative models to improve revenue forecasting/planning - Identify and coordinate improvements to existing models and systems - Help facilitate the preparation of forecasts by coordinating with key business partners on items such as: bookings assumptions, revenue recognition, and usage assumptions - Drive actionable insights by performing detailed variance analysis (Actuals vs. Forecast vs. Budget) and clearly articulating the financial story to executive leadership - Prepare Executive-level presentations summarizing revenue performance, key variances, and future outlook for the Board and Senior Leadership - Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure alignment between revenue recognition principles and forecasting methodologies (ASC 606 implications) - Participate in key strategic initiatives and assist with other ad hoc projects supporting business partners and finance leadership - Automate and improve planning and reporting processes, working with the BI team to enhance the 'single source of truth' for revenue data - Accountable for ad-hoc initiatives in critical business analysis and key projects Required Qualifications: - 6+ years of progressive experience working in an FP&A revenue role, or a combination of auditing/revenue accounting/investment banking and FP&A roles - Deep experience in analytics and financial modeling – particularly in building complex, dynamic models from scratch, and tracking forecasting models - Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with proven ability to clearly and succinctly explain complex model characteristics and their results to leadership - Familiarity with common financial concepts, including basics of revenue recognition (ASC 606) and FX impact estimates - Ability to cut to the heart of and articulate issues, scope and select recommended solutions, and implement them - Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Business Intelligence teams - Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment; dependable with deliverables and deadlines, able to multi-task while maintaining an emphasis on quality Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with a Subscription (SaaS) or usage-based revenue model is highly preferred - Experience using programming skills for data analysis (Tableau, SQL, and Python/R programming skills) - Experience working with Business Intelligence to build models and reporting - Proven ability to work with and synthesize data from core financial and CRM systems (such as Excel, Salesforce CPQ, Netsuite, ARM, Pigment, and BI tools) - Big 4 experience or investment banking experience - Experience in a high-growth, rapidly changing work environment - Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency both as an individual contributor and as a team leader Required Skills: Financial modeling, Revenue forecasting, Revenue recognition (ASC 606), Financial analysis, Variance analysis, Budgeting, Data analysis, SQL, Python, R programming, Tableau, Business Intelligence tools, CRM systems, Excel Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off, 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Home Office Reimbursement, Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning, Equity, Commuter Benefits (if local to an office), Volunteering Paid Time Off