Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager at Ivalua, you will oversee various financial functions including maintaining forecasts for software and professional services revenue, supporting month-end close processes, and collaborating on financial modeling with business partners. Your analytical tasks will drive decision-making and include variance analysis, KPI reviews, and cost management.

To be successful as a Finance Manager at Ivalua, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business (CPA or MBA preferred) and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years within a SaaS business. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities are crucial for building relationships across the company.

Ivalua is committed to the professional development of its employees, providing exceptional training and opportunities for growth within the company. As a Finance Manager, you will have access to a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and creativity, encouraging you to unlock your full potential.

At Ivalua, our culture is centered around diversity, equity, and collaboration. Finance Managers will work in an inclusive team environment, with opportunities for social events, team-building activities, and a hybrid work model designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Yes, the Finance Manager position at Ivalua may require minimal travel, approximately 15%. This includes onboarding for new hires, team-building events, and occasional travel as necessary to enhance team interactions and collaboration.

Highlight your relevant experience managing SaaS revenue, emphasizing specific strategies you've implemented to maintain accurate revenue forecasts and analyze financial performance. Be sure to discuss any tools or methodologies you've employed in your previous roles.

Share your methodology for conducting variance analysis, focusing on specific examples from your past experiences. Explain how you identify deviations from the budget and the steps you take to investigate and report these findings to stakeholders.

Discuss the various financial planning and analysis tools you've used, such as Vena Solutions or Adaptive. Make sure to explain how you utilized these tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, or collaboration within your team.

Explain how you prioritize and organize your tasks during month-end close, discussing any techniques you employ to ensure accuracy and efficiency. It’s helpful to mention how you collaborate with other teams to gather necessary information.

Provide an example of when you successfully communicated intricate financial data to non-financial team members. Detail how you ensured clarity and understanding, making the information accessible and actionable for all.

Discuss your approach to maintaining accuracy in financial reports, highlighting particular checks and balances you implement, as well as your attention to detail processes that prevent errors.

Share examples of how you have worked closely with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives. Emphasize your communication skills and experience in fostering strong professional relationships.

Identify key performance indicators that are essential for analyzing SaaS revenue, such as ARR, churn rate, and upsell metrics. Explain why these KPIs matter and how you use them to guide financial decision-making.

Provide a narrative about a complex financial analysis project you led. Discuss the obstacles faced, how you navigated them, and the eventual outcomes. Highlight the skills and strategies that contributed to your success.

Discuss your experience in adapting financial strategies based on market shifts. Provide examples demonstrating your ability to remain flexible and innovative in response to dynamic conditions, ultimately sustaining financial health.