Manager, FP&A (Operating Expense and Vendor Management)

Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - like powersports vehicles, RVs, and OPE - fast, easy, and accessible.

Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing.

Founded in 2014, we’re a company with 550+ employees and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Manager – FP&A with a focus on Operating Expenses (Opex) and Vendor Management. Primary responsibilities will be overseeing the company’s operating expense budget, providing financial insights to guide decision-making, and leading vendor management to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement. You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and reporting processes that support the company’s financial goals.

Responsibilities 

• Opex Management:
  • Develop, monitor, and manage operating expense budgets for multiple departments.
  • Perform monthly variance analysis on actual vs. budgeted expenses and provide insights to department heads.
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities on new and existing contracts.
  • Conduct regular financial reviews to ensure compliance with budget and identify areas for improvement.
• Vendor Management
  • Work collaboratively with other departments on the vendor management process: from initial vendor selection to ongoing performance evaluation and contract renewals.
  • Negotiate favorable contract terms, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Develop and implement policies for vendor management, including performance tracking and reporting.
• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Own the forecasting and budgeting process for vendor-related operating expenses, working closely with the FP&A team to integrate projections into overall financial planning.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly financial analysis and reporting on Opex and vendor spend.
  • Develop financial models to assess the impact of vendor contracts and operational expenses on business performance.
  • Support senior management in strategic decision-making with accurate financial data and projections.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with Risk, Accounting, Legal, and other teams to manage and improve cross-functional processes related to vendor selection, onboarding, and payment.
  • Communicate financial insights and vendor performance data to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business related field
• 7+ years of work experience across finance and/or procurement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff.
• Experience in vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead initiatives independently.
• Detail-oriented, highly-organized, focused, and objective-driven workstyle.
• Unimpeachable ethical standards.
• Strong data analysis and reporting.
• High attention to detail and standards for quality work.
• Ability to effectively build programs, manage various projects, and track relevant transactional details.
• Background working in high-growth SaaS/Tech/Fintech companies preferred.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel.
• Nice to haves: Knowledge of SQL, Python, Netsuite.

Compensation

The role described above offers a base salary of $110,000 to $150,000. Your offer will be based on the alignment of your qualifications with the requirements of the job, location and internal equity.  In addition to the above-mentioned salary, Total Rewards include a stock option package, and benefits as outlined below.

Benefits:

• Robust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Generous Parental Leave
• Up to 5 weeks time off (self-managed)
• Retirement Plan (401k) with company match!
• Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement up to $3K/year 
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Robust Ancillary benefits including accident insurance, hospital insurance, etc
• Wellhub (Gympass) Wellness Benefit
• Powersports Safety Benefit

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.

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