Manager, Corporate Finance

To be qualified for the Manager, Corporate Finance role at Awardco, candidates should have over five years of experience in corporate finance or FP&A, particularly in a B2B SaaS environment. A strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, alongside advanced skills in Excel and FP&A tools, is essential. An educational background in finance or a related field is also crucial, with an MBA or CFA being a plus.

Awardco emphasizes professional development and offers opportunities for career growth. As a Manager in Corporate Finance, you'll not only lead a team but also have access to training and mentorship programs to enhance your skills, ensuring that you adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

At Awardco, you can expect a collaborative and energetic work environment. The culture fosters innovation and support, where your contributions are valued. Being recognized as one of the best workplaces means you’ll work alongside motivated and enthusiastic colleagues dedicated to reimagining the employee experience.

In this role, you will work with FP&A software like Mosaic for financial modeling and reporting. Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and other financial systems will be necessary as you integrate financial data and enhance automation within our tech stacks, all aimed at increasing efficiency.

When answering this question, highlight relevant financial modeling projects you've undertaken, discussing the tools and techniques you used. Explain how your modeling contributed to forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.

Share a specific example, detailing your role in the budget preparation, your strategies for collaborating with departments, and how you aligned financial goals with company objectives. Be sure to explain the outcomes of your efforts.

Discuss your methodology for tracking and interpreting key SaaS metrics, such as ARR and churn. Explain how you use these metrics to provide actionable insights to stakeholders, showing your understanding of their impact on business growth.

When answering, emphasize your ability to simplify complex financial concepts. Share techniques you've used to create clear and impactful presentations that highlight essential information effectively.

Provide specific examples of improvements you made in financial processes, discussing the tools you implemented and how they enhanced efficiency, accuracy, or team collaboration. Highlight the positive outcomes that resulted from these improvements.

Talk about your partnerships with various teams, focusing on how you translated financial data into actionable strategies that supported the organization's broader goals. Use specific examples to illustrate your points.

Discuss the checks and balances you implement in your financial reporting processes, such as peer reviews or utilizing software tools. Highlight any past experiences where your diligence led to recognizing potential discrepancies before they became issues.

Explain your approach to staying informed, whether through industry publications, webinars, or professional memberships, and stress the importance of compliance in driving company credibility.

Articulate your understanding of the common challenges, such as scaling financial processes or managing cash flow. Propose solutions or strategies you've used to navigate these challenges effectively.

Emphasize your conflict resolution skills and teamwork philosophy. Share a specific instance where you successfully managed a disagreement, focusing on how you maintained positive working relationships while arriving at a constructive solution.