Principal Financial Planning & Analysis
Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Planning · Financial Analysis
In short
Synopsys is looking for a seasoned Principal Financial Planning & Analysis professional with over a decade of experience to lead financial operations for Go-to-Market Strategy & Operations. This role involves partnering with business units to drive financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, requiring strong communication and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day financial operations for Go-to-Market Strategy & Operations.
- Partner with COE to manage all aspects of integrated financial planning and analysis.
- Design and improve existing financial processes to increase forecast accuracy.
- Serve as a trusted Finance advisor for each business unit leader.
- Lead executive-level financial reviews.
- Support business performance discussions, long-range planning, annual operating plans, forecasts, headcount planning, cost optimization, and investment tradeoffs.
- Partner with Sales and Deal Operations to evaluate deal profitability, cashflow impacts and ROI.
Requirements
- 8-10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, controllership, corporate finance, business finance, or government contracting finance experience.
- Senior leadership responsibility in a complex organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative discipline.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, revenue, bookings, margin analysis, cost controls, cash flow, headcount planning, management reporting, and executive decision support.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or professional qualification such as MBA, CPA, CMA or CFA is a plus.
- Strategic thinker with strong financial and business acumen, financial judgment, and the ability to make decisions in an ambiguous environment.
- Clear, confident communicator who translates financial complexity into business terms.
- Collaborative and influential individual.
- High-integrity individual who understands confidentiality, maintains control discipline, and models sound judgment.
Benefits
- Eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package.
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