Director Of Financial Planning And Analysis

Gloo was founded as a mission-driven organization with the goal to release the passion in every person to Champion the growth of another so they can be all they were born to be.

Today, organizations of all sizes in the addiction recovery and faith space use Gloo’s products to become more informed, better connected, and fully equipped to overcome their greatest challenges and achieve powerful outcomes, helping people progress through their personal growth journeys.

By building a common platform, we are creating a shared infrastructure that removes friction, promotes collaboration, and equips leaders with the right tools to galvanize personal growth and change lives. We are a fast-moving and passionate team that is looking for more talented professionals who are driven to make a positive impact. 

The Opportunity:  

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a leadership role in shaping the Finance team and building the FP&A practice. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will continue to build out the foundation of the FP&A organization and develop over time the team, processes, and systems that will allow the company to continue to scale.  We are seeking a seasoned finance leader with an entrepreneurial drive, strong leadership skills, and proven ability to partner with various business leaders. This role will be hybrid, based in our Boulder HQ. 

The candidate must be a leader, have experience in managing teams, be detail oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and be hands-on.  This full-time role will interface daily with internal departments and upper management and the ideal candidate is detail-oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drive the operating plan, which includes long-term planning, annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and monthly management reporting of financial performance
• Provide monthly reporting packages for department leads including variance analysis to monitor progress against plans
• Strategic business partner with the ability to work collaboratively and influence business leaders across the organization to deliver on long-term growth and profitability of the Company
• Collaborate with operating teams and provide recommendations that support revenue growth targets and improve profitability, operating efficiency and effectiveness
• Create ad-hoc analyses to drive business strategy, improve efficiency and maximize ROI
• Define and report on the key business metrics, proactively analyze business trends and identify opportunities to improve financial performance
• Prepare presentations for Company leadership, as well as the Board of Directors and investors
• Support the accounting team on month-end close, quarterly external reporting, and audits as needed
• Review contracts and purchase orders for budget compliance
• Work closely with People Operations and executive team to ensure all hiring plans are within budget and calculate annual bonus compensation/merit increases
• Drive the selection and implementation of FP&A software tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and value-add of the function.
• Build, Coach and Develop Gloo's future FP&A team

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Have 10+ years of FP&A experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• Experienced at managing high-performing FP&A teams and evolving the FP&A processes, in particular for a fast-growing organization
• Prior experience in technology or SaaS is required
• Experience in late stage private or public companies strongly preferred
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration preferred
• Advanced understanding of GAAP financial statements and non-GAAP financial metrics
• In depth knowledge of Business Intelligence, Planning and ERP systems is preferred
• Rigorous analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• Have a clear track record of successfully cultivating cross-functional business partnerships
• Possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills; comfortable producing flexible financial models based on fluid assumptions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with the ability to summarize detailed information in order to make actionable recommendations
• Ability to strive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at Boulder HQ in a hybrid capacity

Benefits

Our Team Members Enjoy:

• Compensation and bonus commensurate with experience
• Plenty of time off to keep you balanced
• Medical benefits with multiple plan offerings, HSA contribution, and Dental and Vision plans
• A dynamic, talented team, dedicated to changing the world and building an incredible business
• Onsite and virtual social events to keep us connected in our hybrid work environment
• Beautiful office space in downtown Boulder on Pearl Street, steps from coffee shops and blocks from hiking trails

Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000

Applications will be accepted until role has been filled.