Senior Finance Manager - Subscription and Renewals

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE. What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse... The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions . Pure Is Blazing Trails And Setting Records • For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant • Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score that is the highest in the industry • Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions • And, our 6,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark. Position Overview The Role This FP&A Senior Finance Manager will be a key member of the Customer Experience and Supply Chain Operations FP&A team, supporting the Evergreen Subscriptions and Renewals business at Pure Storage; one of Pure’s fastest growing businesses. This is a highly visible position and will require you to have demonstrated a consistent record in business partnership and business analytics and the ability to tell a story through data. The role requires a high level of cross-group collaboration, analytical skills, experience in influencing others and executive maturity skills. You will have the unique opportunity to lead and influence a core part of Pure's strategy. This is an instrumental role for Finance to provide value added analysis to the business. This person will develop financial metrics and help drive operational processes that scale for Pure’s growth. This person will have exposure to key Sales and Customer Experience (CX) leaders while supporting strategic initiatives within the Renewals function. The Renewals FP&A Sr. Manager will support the budgeting, forecasting and reporting of financial and operational metrics. A successful candidate will be responsible for surfacing and presenting key business insights and recommendations to finance and senior business leadership. Responsibilities What You'll Do • Business partner with Renewals management to create Bookings quarterly and annual budgets. • Prepare monthly actuals vs budget analysis; and review with business partners. • Support forecasting and analysis of Renewals bookings and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), metrics. • Develop and maintain recurring Evergreen Subscription and Renewals management reporting packages summarizing key trends and analysis, including ongoing reviews with Sales and CX leaders. • Drive Renewals optimization initiatives including process, system, pricing and discount improvement initiatives. • Drive Renewals quote reviews and approvals. • Architect policy, process, and governance to enable prompt decision making with accountability and ensure compliance. Drive continuous process improvement and best practices sharing. Standardize and automate reporting to scale the business. • Collaborate with the Accounting team at month end and quarter end close to report and analyze variances and completeness of financial results. • Drive cross functional alignment and collaborate with other teams on initiatives around bookings planning, KPI reporting, forecasting accuracy improvement, etc. • Collaborate with Sales, Sales Ops, Deals Desk, IT and Accounting to identify and implement systems, process and reporting improvements. • Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support key business decisions. Qualifications What You Bring • BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; MBA a plus. • 8+ years of progressively complex roles in a financial function with financial planning and analysis experience/understanding; Subscription and/or Service experience a plus. • Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to interpret and summarize data to aid management in achieving operational goals. • Excellent analytical, decision-making, project management, and financial modeling abilities. • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change. • Willingness and curiosity to take deep dives into the status quo and drive effective changes that scale, even or especially if it means establishing new processes or what hasn’t been done before. • Ability to partner cross-functionally, through strong relationship building, influencing, negotiating and communication skills, with all levels of management. • Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills. • Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Tableau and Anaplan software is a plus. Pay Range USD $158,000.00 - USD $238,000.00 /Yr. Pay Transparency Statement Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey. Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply. 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