Job description
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
Job Term: Full-Time
The Opportunity:
Picarro, Inc. is the world's leading producer of greenhouse gas and optical stable isotope instruments, which are used in a wide variety of scientific and industrial applications, including: atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, gas leak detection, food safety, hydrology, ecology and more. The company's products are all designed and manufactured at Picarro's Santa Clara, California headquarters and exported to countries worldwide. Picarro's products are based on dozens of patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Picarro’s solutions are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, portability, and reliability.
As Picarro’s Director of FP&A, you will report to the CFO. You will lead our global finance operations and financial planning processes. You are a strong leader experienced in financial planning and be able to work collaboratively across business functions. You will also be responsible for accurate forecasting, analyzing, and reporting of the financial performance of the company as well as possible risks and investments.
Provide Leadership and Manage the Worldwide Finance Planning Function
- Drive the annual and quarterly financial planning processes to develop accurate financial plans which supports achievement of the business strategy
- Manage the overall budgeting and forecasting process for the company’s operating expenses, including hiring justification and other expenses
- Drive the company’s forecasting process through creation of detailed revenue, cost of goods sold and commission spend models
- Establish, track, analyze, and present key financial and operational performance metrics
- Create and maintain financial and operational reporting for the Board of Directors, executive and senior management, lenders, and investors
- Develop models that support operational decision-making, financing tactics, and strategic planning
- Conduct due diligence, financial modeling, and other assistance for corporate development/M&A activities
- Demonstrate an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Interpret, develop, implement, and monitor finance related processes and procedures
- Drive continual process improvements leveraging best practices, standardization, and automation to scale processes
- Provide recommendations and advise on finance related issues and business transactions
- Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems
Develop and maintain strong team
- Set targets for and manage finance related personnel
- Demonstrate professionalism and Picarro Core Values as a leader in the organization
Key Skillsets
Advanced to Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in efficiently designing and maintaining complex models is mandatory.
- Well-developed analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills
- Self-starter, highly proactive with strong ability to work with minimal guidance and direction
- Ability to critically analyze results at a high level
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize and convey key information in an effective manner to wide range of audience.
- Solid knowledge of financial fundamentals and financial systems / processes
- Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail when necessary
- A strong leader and team player who can proactively build relationships and work closely with peers across various departments and interact directly with senior management
- NetSuite and Adaptive experience
- Experience with Data Analytics and dashboarding tools
- Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information
About Picarro:
Picarro, Inc. is the world's leading producer of greenhouse gas and optical stable isotope instruments, which are used in a wide variety of scientific and industrial applications, including: atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, gas leak detection, food safety, hydrology, ecology and more. The company's products are all designed and manufactured at Picarro's Santa Clara, California headquarters and exported to countries worldwide. Picarro's products are based on dozens of patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Picarro’s solutions are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, portability, and reliability.
Honors awarded the Company include the World Economic Forum Technology Innovation Pioneer, IHS CERA Energy Innovation Pioneer, the U.S. Department of Energy Small Business of the Year, the TiE50 Winner and the Red Herring Global 100 Winner. Key investors include Benchmark Capital Partners, Greylock Management Corporation, Duff, Ackerman & Goodrich, Stanford University, Focus Ventures, Mingxin China Growth Ltd., NTT Finance and Weston Presidio Capital.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability.
Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referral.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.
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