Head of FP&A

Company Overview

300+ media companies as clients, $40+ billion in revenue processed, 25,000+ worldwide users.

Operative is a revenue accelerant for media companies around the world. No other software company in AdTech space, brings a comparable depth of experience to create truly innovative software that performs across all platforms, revenue models and business units. We are a SAAS (Software as a Service) platform which helps clients manage advertisements both in the linear (TV) and digital space. We have been in the market for over two decades and have 1000+ employees with 12 offices spread across the globe. Operative is proud to play a pivotal role in the way advertising is bought, sold and managed across media industry.

Role Overview

This role blends strategic leadership with deep practical ownership of financial models, processes, and reporting. You'll lead a focused team while maintaining direct ownership of critical analyses. We need someone who can build, not just review—a finance leader who rolls up their sleeves and drives initiatives independently from day one. This role requires deep expertise in SaaS metrics, financial modeling, and strategic planning to drive data-informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Partnership

• Partner with CFO and executive leadership on long-term strategic plans and annual operating plans
• Lead global budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across all entities
• Prepare consolidated financial reports for Board of Directors, investors, and executive team
• Support M&A activities including buy-side and sell-side due diligence, deal modeling, valuation, and integration planning

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for P&L, cash flow, debt/equity structures, and M&A scenarios
• Build scenario planning frameworks, sensitivity analysis, and variance analysis to guide strategic decisions
• Monitor and analyze key SaaS metrics, including ARR, MRR, bookings, churn, CAC, LTV, segmented gross margin
• Conduct market/industry benchmarking and competitive analysis
• Track KPIs and operational metrics across all business units and product lines

Operational Excellence & Systems

• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization of reporting infrastructure
• Build self-service reporting tools and dashboards for business unit leaders
• Optimize financial system stack and enhance reporting capabilities
• Ensure data integrity and financial controls across all planning activities

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop a lean high-performing global FP&A team (2-3 direct reports) across multiple geographies
• Foster a culture of analytical excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Sales Operations, Marketing, Product, Engineering and other business units

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 5 years in SaaS or software companies
• 5+ years managing and developing FP&A teams
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in SaaS/software business models, subscription revenue, and unit economics
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and Excel; advanced PowerPoint skills
• Strong executive presence with proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Excellent English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at global SaaS companies with $50M+ in ARR
• Experience supporting M&A transactions (due diligence, valuation, integration)
• Background in private equity-backed or venture-funded environments
• Familiarity with multi-product portfolio management and pricing strategy
• Experience with cloud infrastructure cost optimization and unit economics analysis
• Experience with planning tools and ERP systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, Power BI)

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and can dive deep into details
• Strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-starter who identifies needs, builds solutions, and drives initiatives independently
• Strong business acumen connecting financial metrics to operational drivers and strategy
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complex, multi-variable problems
• Executive-level communication skills with ability to distill complex analysis into clear insights
• Collaborative approach with strong cross-functional influence, ability to collaborate effectively across time zones
• Passion for process improvement and leveraging technology for efficiency
• Results-oriented with high attention to detail and strong sense of ownership

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