Investor Relations and Corporate FP&A Manager

About Backblaze

Backblaze is a public company that makes storing and using data astonishingly easy. When our founding team got together, they committed to helping people save their data. Today, the Backblaze Storage Cloud provides a foundational platform around the world for a broad community of developers, IT generalists, entrepreneurs, and individuals who seek the easy, affordable, trusted solutions we provide.

We’ve managed to nurture a team-oriented culture with amazingly low turnover. Our approach is guided by honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing the right thing. Our customers are happy, and so are our coworkers: In the most recent “Great Place to Work” survey, 94% of our team rated Backblaze as “a great place to work.” Check out what our employees are saying on Glassdoor!

But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We are seeking an Investor Relations and Corporate FP&A Manager!

To help support our growth, Backblaze is looking to hire a Manager, Investor Relations and Corporate FP&A to join the Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for much of the activities supporting Backlaze's (BLZE) Investor Relations program, will play a significant role in the analysis of the company’s Corporate Development (M&A) opportunities, and also work with our FP&A team on various projects, including ROI analysis, market and competitive analysis, and supporting the creation of Board materials. This role will report to the Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning, who in turn reports to the CFO. This role will have significant visibility with senior management, and we are seeking an individual who can develop and advance over time. US-based remote workers in all locations are welcome, particularly on the east coast.

This position requires a driven self-starter who is able to work comfortably with stakeholders across the organization, has excellent written and oral communication skills and takes tasks from start to finish. Additionally, you should be excited about learning and taking on projects supporting the broader Finance, Sales and Marketing teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage company IR calendar, including quarterly earnings cycle, investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, and investor calls

• Support quarterly earnings process by helping prepare earnings call scripts, press releases, investor presentation, Q&A documents, and other prep materials

• Maintaining the company “sell-side” financial model and track /summarize sell-side estimates for Backblaze

• Attending investor meetings, noting key topics for summarization, and supporting follow-up; occasional travel to attend investor conferences (during the ~1 month per quarter we are not in quiet period and when the VP of IR cannot attend)

• Summarizing IR activities and stock ownership changes for Board and management reports

• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support long-term financial planning, ROI analysis, pricing strategy, and new business opportunities

• Helping to evaluate financial and strategic fit of acquisition opportunities

• Assist in the quarterly review of our 10Ks, 10Qs, and 8Ks.

  
  

The Right Fit:

• 5-7 years of experience in sell side equity research, buy side experience, or investor relations at a public company, preferably in the technology sector; strong consideration given to sell-side associates/VPs with some or significant lead coverage experience

• MBA with Finance concentration and/or CFA charter a plus

• Very strong financial modeling skills (experience creating company merger models a plus)

• Market understanding of enterprise software and specific areas of knowledge or technical experience in Infrastructure Software

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Superior analytical, critical thinking and quantitative skills

• Ability to forge strong relationships with business partners at all levels of the organization

• Flexibility (open to change) and ability to learn on the fly

• Drive for results, high sense of urgency, and commitment to quality work

• Rigorous attention to detail

  
  

Backblaze Perks:

• 100% healthcare for family

• Dental and vision plan

• Competitive compensation and 401K

• RSU grants for full-time employees

• ESPP program

• Flexible vacation policy

• Maternity & paternity leave

• MacBook Pro to use for work plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation

• Childcare bonus (human children only)

• Fertility treatment and support

• Learning & development program

• Commuter benefits

• Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The base pay range for this position is $120 000 to $175 000.

At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries, but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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