FP&S Manager - Product-Led Growth & Marketing

As the Financial Planning & Strategy Manager at Checkr, your primary responsibilities will include serving as the finance partner to cross-functional teams focusing on Product-Led Growth and Marketing. You will develop reporting and forecasting systems, deliver actionable insights, drive strategic planning processes, and inform key investment decisions. Your insights will directly influence pricing, promotions, and marketing strategies.

To qualify for the FP&S Manager position at Checkr, you should have at least 7 years of experience in Strategic Finance or Business Operations, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to product-led growth (PLG) business models. A background in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting is preferred, alongside proficiency in SQL and BI tools like Looker.

The FP&S Manager at Checkr plays a crucial role in revenue management by analyzing business drivers and providing forecasts that inform decision-making. You will develop reporting systems that help identify opportunities to enhance business performance and ensure that insights gathered are translated into practical strategies for revenue growth.

At Checkr, the FP&S Manager will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that encourages innovation. Our culture promotes independent problem-solving and values diverse perspectives, making it an exciting place for a finance professional to make a meaningful impact while working closely with other teams.

As an FP&S Manager at Checkr, you will have numerous opportunities for growth, including advancing your financial expertise, moving up to leadership roles, and expanding your impact within the company. With a focus on continuous learning and development, Checkr supports its employees in advancing their careers through various growth initiatives.

Discuss your specific experiences working with product-led growth models, emphasizing any metrics you've used to measure success. Highlight your role in the decision-making process and how your financial insights contributed to optimizing product strategies.

Outline a specific example where your financial analysis led to actionable recommendations. Detail the process of how you identified the insights and how they shaped the final business decision, demonstrating your value as a finance partner.

Discuss your approach to forecasting in rapidly changing markets, focusing on your methodologies for gathering data and adjusting forecasts as needed. Highlight your experience with budget management and any tools or techniques you employ.

Mention your proficiency in SQL and any other BI tools like Looker that you’ve used. Explain how these tools enhance your ability to deliver insights quickly and accurately, making you a valuable asset in your role.

Stress the importance of building relationships, establishing regular communication, and utilizing tools that promote transparency. Share a specific instance where your collaborative efforts led to improved outcomes for a project.

Discuss your methods for researching market trends, including reading industry publications, attending webinars, or engaging in professional forums. Illustrate how this knowledge informs your financial strategies and recommendations.

Outline your framework for calculating Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS) and other ROI measures. Provide examples of how you used these metrics to influence marketing strategies and investment decisions at your previous roles.

Explain your prioritization process, emphasizing criteria like strategic impact, timelines, and resource availability. Share an example where you successfully managed multiple projects and delivered on time.

Describe your methodology for leading annual planning processes, including setting strategic priorities, defining goals, and collaborating with other teams. Mention how you ensure alignment with company objectives throughout the process.

Discuss your approach to identifying potential risks in financial data analysis. Highlight the importance of accuracy, attention to detail, and your methods for validating data to ensure sound decision-making.