Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
About Pryon:
We’re a team of AI, tech, and language experts whose DNA lives in Alexa, Siri, Watson, and virtually every human language technology product on the market. Now we’re building an industry-leading knowledge management platform. Our proprietary, cutting-edge natural language processing capabilities transform unstructured data into meaningful experiences that increase productivity with unmatched accuracy and speed.
The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will play a critical role in driving Pryon's financial strategy and decision-making processes. This position is responsible for leading corporate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
The Director of FP&A will serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations that drive business growth and operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will oversee financial analysis, capital allocation, and performance tracking while ensuring the scalability of financial processes in a high-growth environment.
- Lead and enhance the company’s financial planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance.
- Partner with business stakeholders in strategic analyses, including developing business cases, benchmarks, pricing, and other data-driven analyses
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making on investments, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies.
- Oversee corporate financial reporting and partner with key stakeholders to drive process improvements and standardization.
- Prepare and present financial materials for senior leadership, investor relations, and the Board of Directors.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance against goals, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead the preparation of Monthly Operating Reviews for executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
- Drive automation and optimization of financial reporting processes, leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence tools.
- Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure optimal working capital and financial flexibility.
- Extensive Financial Expertise: 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related field, with leadership experience preferred.
- Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to influence executive decision-making and drive financial strategies in a high-growth or SaaS environment.
- Advanced Analytical Skills: Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and business case development.
- Executive Communication: Strong ability to synthesize complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Process Improvement Mindset: Experience leading financial reporting processes and driving operational efficiencies across finance functions.
- Technology Proficiency: Advanced Excel and financial planning tools experience; familiarity with BI software, ERP systems, and SaaS metrics is a plus.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with business leaders, investors, and department heads to align financial goals with company strategy.
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous learning and innovation.
Benefits for Full Time Employees:
- 100% Company paid Health/Dental/Vision benefits for you and your dependents
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 401k
- Unlimited PTO
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Pryon will not consider race, religion, sex, sexual preference, or national origin in ways that violate the Nation's civil rights laws.
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Join the Pryon team as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in Westport, CT, and lead the charge in shaping our financial strategy! At Pryon, we’re at the forefront of AI and language technology, developing a cutting-edge knowledge management platform. As the Director of FP&A, you'll play a pivotal role by guiding our financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. You’ll partner closely with our CEO and executive leadership, providing actionable insights that enhance business growth and operational effectiveness. In this hands-on role, you’ll create complex financial models that inform key decisions related to investments, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies. You’ll also oversee corporate financial reporting and collaborate with business stakeholders on strategic analyses that drive process improvements. Prepare to analyze financial performance against our ambitious goals, while leading preparations for Monthly Operating Reviews that keep our leadership aligned with our strategic objectives. If you’re passionate about financial planning and eager to work in a fast-paced environment, where your strategic leadership and analytical skills will shine, Pryon offers an exciting journey ahead, along with competitive compensation and valuable benefits. Apply today and be part of our innovative team as we transform the world of knowledge management!
Pryon's mission is to close the gap between people and knowledge through the use of augmented AI and natural language interactions.
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