Hiring: FP&A Manager Company: Clearwater Analytics Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:30:14 Target Skills & Keywords : CFA, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, SaaS About the job Experience: •9+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or a related role, with demonstrated expertise in SaaS financial operations. Required Skills: •Clearwater is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join our global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. •The FP&A Manager will play a crucial role in providing strategic financial planning, analysis, and decision support within a fast-paced SaaS environment. This position involves collaborating cross-functionally to drive growth, optimize financial performance, and ensure sound financial health for the company. •Financial Partnership and Strategy: Serve as the primary finance partner for business unit leaders to understand cost drivers and revenue trends, provide strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization •Planning and Analysis: Lead and manage all financial planning and analysis processes for the business, including annual planning, long-range planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts — while continuously questioning assumptions and stress-testing the model. •Reporting and Insights: Own the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analytics packages. Consolidate and report on business activities, translating complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for business leaders and executive leadership. •Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and simplification of financial processes and reporting. Build scrappy solutions when needed, then scale them — with accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives to establish robust measurement and monitoring practices. Collaborate closely with IT, Data, and other finance teams to align system capabilities with business goals. •Lead and manage a team of junior analysts within the FP&A team. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. •Proven experience building complex financial models, with a strong understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, churn). •Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and analytics, with data visualization and BI skills (e.g., Power BI & Tableau). •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail. •Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial information to diverse audiences. •Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. •Operational familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Intacct & NetSuite) and planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights) is preferred. •Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, MBA) are a plus. Compensation: •$100,000 - $140,000 / year •For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!