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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Zixi
Watertown, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Zixi, the industry leader in IP-based high-value live video transport and observability software, is seeking a dynamic FP&A Manager to lead and enhance our financial planning and analysis function, driving strategic insights and decision-making to support the company's rapid growth. In this role, you will collaborate closely with executive leadership, oversee complex financial analyses, and lead efforts to optimize financial performance across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial analysis with software companies, advanced modeling capabilities, and a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Leading the development and management of sophisticated financial models to support company-wide forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
  • Providing strategic insights and recommendations through in-depth analysis of financial performance against key metrics and organizational goals.
  • Overseeing the preparation and delivery of executive-level financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior leadership, the board of directors, and other stakeholders.
  • Driving the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CFO and leadership team.
  • Monitoring and reporting business and financial performance, identifying actionable opportunities to improve results and operational efficiency.
  • Owning the preparation and presentation of critical KPIs (e.g., ARR, retention rates, pipeline performance, sales efficiency) with detailed variance and trend analyses.
  • Partnering with go-to-market leadership to evaluate lead generation activities, bookings, pipeline data, and revenue forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Conducting financial due diligence and evaluating the financial impact of strategic initiatives, business opportunities, and investments.
  • Managing ad hoc financial projects and analyses as required to support evolving business needs.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or a related role, ideally within the software industry and with a PE-backed company.
  • Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis with advanced knowledge of financial statements and U.S. GAAP principles.
  • Mastery of Excel; experience with financial systems such as NetSuite or comparable tools is a significant plus.
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including C-suite executives.
  • A strategic thinker with a sharp analytical mind, capable of identifying trends, solving complex problems, and delivering actionable insights.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Track record of process optimization and implementing best practices in financial planning and analysis.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
  • About Zixi :

    Zixi is the industry leader for enabling reliable, scalable and cost-efficient live video transport over any internet protocol networks. Founded in 2006, Zixi provides end-to-end software solutions to 1,400 end customers and 400 integrated partner offerings to enable reliable broadcast-quality video delivery and live video orchestration and telemetry, for broadcasters, enterprises, OTT video providers, sports leagues and franchises, service providers, cable operators and telcos around the world. Zixi's software solutions enable ultra reliable and scalable performance for the most discerning customer ecosystem including Amazon, FOX, Fubo, MLB, NHL, Paramount, YouTube TV and hundreds of additional leading media and entertainment organizations globally. For more information, visit www.zixi.com

    Strong Private Equity Ownership :

    Clearhaven Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in software and technology businesses. Clearhaven was founded by an investor-operator team to partner with differentiated, growing software and technology companies. Clearhaven brings a collective 50 years of software investing and operating experience to its portfolio companies through its partnership approach and its value creation playbook, which couples actionable insights with practical tools and guidance to help companies scale profitably.

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