Sr. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
The Job At-A-Glance :
As the Senior Director of FP&A with a primary focus on revenue and gross margin, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and optimizing revenue performance for Q2. Leveraging your expertise in financial planning and analysis, along with your comprehensive understanding of US GAAP accounting, you will lead initiatives to enhance revenue and gross margin forecasting, reporting, and analysis as well as partner with our Operations teams. This role reports directly to the VP of Finance and offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's financial trajectory.
A Typical Day :
1. Revenue & Expense Forecasting and Analysis:

• Develop robust forecasting models incorporating historical data, market trends, and business insights.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers impacting revenue performance and provide actionable recommendations to drive improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Accounting, and Operations (e.g. Delivery, Hosting, Support) to align forecasts with business objectives.

2. ASC606 Compliance:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on ASC606 revenue recognition standards, ensuring understanding of compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Lead efforts to assess the impact of ASC606 on revenue recognition processes and systems, implementing necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy and transparency in our financial planning tool, Anaplan, that align with bookings projections.

3. Financial Planning and Strategy:

• Partner with C-Suite leadership to develop and influence long-term financial plans and revenue targets aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide valuable strategic insights, leveraging deep understanding gained from analyzing data, trends, and other relevant information with respect to current state of affairs, market dynamics and potential future scenarios.
• Provide actionable recommendations, including specific suggestions and courses of action derived from strategic insights that are practical, concrete, and tailored to address identified challenges or leverage opportunities.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasts, providing guidance on revenue projections and assumptions.
• Deliver detailed gross margin analysis, reporting and insights, including but not limited to developing models for global talent initiatives, hosting, support, etc.
• Lead vision of Anaplan (our financial reporting tool), innovating use cases and roadmap, and partnering with our Enterprise Applications team.

4. Performance Reporting and Metrics:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reporting tools to track key revenue and margin metrics and performance indicators, with forecast accuracy as a key measure.
• Innovate the way we think and build reporting and contribute to strategic OKR efforts.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for executive leadership, highlighting revenue and margin trends, forecasts, and strategic insights.

5. Team Leadership and Development:

• Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, empowering them to excel in their roles and achieve departmental objectives.

Bring Your Passion, Do What You Love. Here's What We're Looking For :

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 12+ years of experience; or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Typically requires 7+ years managing and developing employees.
• Public company experience with a strong understanding of US GAAP, including accounting, audit and reporting requirements, as well as demonstrated experience in ASC606 revenue recognition standards and their application in a publicly traded company.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable with creating structure for unstructured problems.
• Very detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking skills.
• Curious to understand underlying business goals.
• Resilient in a rapidly changing environment.
• Driven, resourceful, with a high degree of accountability and proven track record of delivering results.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Experience with Anaplan, Netsuite, Workday, Salesforce, PowerBI and other financial planning tools a strong plus.

Joining Q2 as the Senior Director of FP&A offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial strategy and optimize revenue performance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are a results-driven finance leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of our talented team.
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This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.