Senior Director Corporate FP&A

As the Senior Director of Corporate FP&A at Motive, your primary responsibilities will include leading the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. You will drive cash flow and inventory forecasting while also assisting in the preparation of internal executive communications and external board reporting. A significant part of your role involves developing and refining the company's consolidated financial models and partnering with our people operations team to improve headcount planning.

Motive requires a minimum of 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience for the Senior Director Corporate FP&A role, with at least 2 years in a senior management position. Candidates should have proven expertise in corporate financial planning & analysis within high-growth, technology-driven environments. Proficiency with financial planning tools like Adaptive Insights and Excel is necessary, along with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

The Senior Director Corporate FP&A at Motive acts as a key partner to executive leadership, which means your insight will directly influence strategic decision-making. By providing data-led recommendations and robust financial analysis, you'll guide the company through financial challenges and growth opportunities, ensuring sound strategies are in place to meet our goals.

Motive fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace, encouraging collaboration among team members. As the Senior Director Corporate FP&A, you will be part of a high-performing team where innovation and strategic thinking thrive. With the ability to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., the culture emphasizes work-life balance while also encouraging professional growth through mentorship and active participation in key business processes.

After taking on the role of Senior Director Corporate FP&A at Motive, there is significant potential for career growth based on your performance and contributions. Given the company's trajectory and plans for future public offerings, you could potentially advance into executive roles such as Vice President of Finance or even other top leadership positions. You’ll also gain invaluable experience in corporate finance and strategic planning within a fast-paced industry, which can lead to further professional opportunities.

When answering this question, focus on your previous roles where you’ve developed complex financial models for budgeting and forecasting. Highlight specific tools you’ve used, like Adaptive Insights or Excel, and provide examples of how your financial modeling contributed to significant business decisions.

Employ the STAR method to demonstrate your ability to prioritize. Discuss a situation where you had multiple projects due by a certain deadline. Explain how you assessed urgency and impact, and detail the steps you took to ensure timely completion.

Share specific examples from your past roles that involved preparing a company for IPO. Discuss the steps you took during financial audits, regulatory compliance, and how you prepared presentations for board meetings. Make sure to showcase your understanding of public reporting standards.

Discuss strategies that leverage your communication and collaboration skills. Examples could include cross-departmental meetings, using financial dashboards for real-time updates, or sharing data insights that align financial goals with operational needs. Highlight your role in fostering strong relationships across teams.

Discuss different methodologies you have implemented to improve forecasting accuracy, such as historical data analysis, trend analysis, and scenario planning. Highlight any software tools or statistical methods you used to enhance the forecasting process.

Emphasize your leadership style while discussing specific examples of how you’ve motivated and developed team members. Be ready to demonstrate how you encourage collaboration, foster professional growth, and establish a culture of accountability within your team.

When discussing this, provide a clear description of the initiative, the challenges you faced, and the results achieved. Use quantifiable outcomes to illustrate your impact, such as percentage savings or improved efficiencies.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning, mentioning specific resources you consult for updates on financial regulations and industry standards. This can include professional organizations, financial news outlets, or online courses, showcasing your dedication to remaining informed.

Use a STAR-style response to detail a specific instance where your financial analysis led to a strategic decision. Discuss the initial situation, the analysis you performed, the recommendation made, and the outcome of that decision on the overall business.

Demonstrate your understanding of variance analysis by explaining the process of comparing actual results to budgeted figures. Discuss the tools and metrics you use, and share an example where you identified critical variances and how it influenced future planning and decision-making.