Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, R&D
ServiceTitan
Ready to be a Titan?
ServiceTitan is seeking an exceptional Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, R&D. ServiceTitan is one of the fastest growing tech startups in Southern California, backed by the best VC firms in the SaaS space, and recently ranked #6 on The Cloud 100. This position will report to the Director, R&D FP&A and will enjoy a high level of executive visibility and impact to our rapidly-growing startup.
The ideal candidate will excel in partnering with the business to effectively manage R&D headcount, understand key drivers impacting infrastructure spend and develop robust reporting and forecasting. This role will also support the R&D capitalization process, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting and forecasting of capitalized expenses.
We value strategic and analytical insight, at all levels of the organization, and will depend on your work to achieve the extraordinary! You will be empowered to challenge the status quo, dream big and have a massive impact.
What You'll Do:
Infrastructure Spend & Driver-Based Modeling: Work closely with Engineering and Infrastructure teams to understand key drivers of infrastructure costs (e.g., cloud services like Azure) and build robust driver-based forecasting models. Collaborate with business partners to define KPIs that optimize spend efficiency and forecast accuracy.
R&D Capitalization Process: Partner with Accounting and Engineering teams to improve processes for estimating and forecasting capitalized R&D expenses. Support implementation of scalable solutions and ensure accurate tracking of costs.
Professional Services Spend: Collaborate with the Professional Services team to analyze contractor spend, develop actionable reporting, and work with business partners to identify efficiencies.
Forecasting Accuracy: Develop and maintain financial models with a high level of precision to ensure alignment with revenue and operational goals, critical for a public company environment.
Partner with Business Teams: Establish guardrails for managing spend, providing clear insights into variances and actionable commentary against the annual operating plan (AOP) and forecasts.
Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance headcount planning, automate reporting, and streamline financial forecasting processes across R&D.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders, maintaining ongoing dialogue with business partners to ensure alignment and transparency on financial drivers and forecasts.
What You'll Bring:
Experience: 5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, management consulting, or public accounting, with a focus on supporting R&D, Product, or Engineering teams.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance; MBA preferred.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and tools such as Excel and Google Sheets, with a focus on infrastructure costs and product investment analysis. Experience with financial planning systems like Adaptive Planning and ERP systems such as Workday HCM and Financials.
Analytical Expertise: Highly analytical with a demonstrated ability to build detailed financial models and interpret data to support decision-making.
Strategic Insight: A blend of corporate FP&A knowledge and the ability to think strategically about future-state processes.
Collaborative Approach: Exceptional communication skills to work effectively across teams, build consensus, and deliver actionable insights to senior leaders.
Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a flat organizational structure, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to excellence.
Be Human With Us:
Being human isn’t about checking every box on a list. It’s about the experiences we have, people we meet, and the perspectives we share. So, if you have the skills but are hesitant to apply because of your background, apply anyway. We need amazing people like you to help us challenge the conventional and think differently about the problems that we’re solving. We’re in this together. Come be human, with us.
What We Offer
When you join our team, you’re not just accepting a job. You’re making a career move. Here’s how we’ll support you in doing some of the most impactful work of your career:
Flextime, recognition, and support for autonomous work: Flexible time off with ample learning and development opportunities to continue growing your career. We offer a comprehensive onboarding program, leadership training for Titans at all levels, and other programs and events. Great work is rewarded through Bonusly, peer-nominated awards, and more.
Holistic health and wellness benefits: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, RSP match, and 24/7 virtual healthcare.
Support for Titans at all stages of life: Parental leave and support, up to $20k in adoption reimbursement, on demand maternity support through Maven Maternity, free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk, financial planning tools, and more.
At ServiceTitan, we celebrate individuality and uniqueness. We believe that the convergence of fresh perspectives and experiences from all walks of life is what makes our product and culture so great. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.