Principal FP&A Analyst

QAD is a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

The Principal FP&A Analyst role is a senior individual contributor who combines extensive financial and modelling expertise with deep business partnership to drive strategic financial outcomes. You will be expected to maintain a deep understanding of financial plans, results, and performance indicators to help accelerate profitable growth. This role exists primarily to provide high-impact financial reporting, insights and recommendations that directly influence strategic decision-making within the organisation especially to the COO.

**Highly prefer final candidate resides in the Eastern timezone for collaboration.

P&L Management:

• Developing and maintaining profit and loss statements for key business areas, tracking costs and revenue, and providing clear financial visibility into operational performance, margin trends, and cost efficiency.

Financial Compliance:

• Ensuring adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records, and supporting audits.

Forecasting & Budgeting:

• Building financial models, conducting scenario analyses, collaborating with functional teams to establish financial targets, monitoring performance, and providing data-driven insights.

Performance Analysis:

• Evaluating initiatives, investments, or new proposals by analysing financial impact and return on investment, and delivering recurring performance reports highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.

Analytics & Reporting:

• Designing and maintaining analytic frameworks and dashboards for business insights, and conducting ad hoc financial analysis for strategic and operational needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Building strong working relationships across functions like operations, marketing, strategy, or technology to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required. 
• Graduate Program (MBA, MIB or Masters): An MBA, CFA, and/or CPA is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience in financial analysis, planning, and/or business partnering.
• Experience preferable in tech, investment banking, or significant experience partnering directly with functional leadership, including C-level executives.

Computer skills: 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, data warehouse tools, and other financial analysis platforms.

• Proficiency in financial software systems such as Adaptive Planning, Workday, Salesforce, and NetSuite.

• Background in hosting analytics, with the ability to analyze cost drivers, usage patterns, and margin optimization strategies across cloud infrastructure is a plus.

Other knowledge / skills: 

• Ability to partner effectively with senior Leadership, in a professional and collaborative manner.

• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and financial modelling techniques, specifically as they apply to revenue recognition, sales performance, and commission structures.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial and operational information to non-financial stakeholders and the board.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex financial and sales operational problems.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements is beneficial.

Compensation Package:

• Base Pay range:  $120,000 - $135,000 Annually (12 Months) 

• Position eligible for Annual Company Bonus Plan 

• The range applies to the US only.  If the final candidate is in another country, the local currency and range would be based on competitive ranges in those countries in alignment with the job grade range.

• Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location variations as well as internal peer equity

• U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid-time off, parental leave, and well-being programs

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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