Granicus

Director - Financial Planning & Analysis

Granicus$167K — $197K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar quantitative field
  • 8+ years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, or budgeting
  • Strong problem-solving capability
  • Collaborative team-oriented work style
  • Proven record of achieving objectives
  • Proficient in accounting software and systems
  • Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Salesforce and Adaptive Insights preferred
  • Detail-oriented with a strong ability for self-direction.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders, offering insights and recommendations
  • Influence financial and operational decisions regarding headcount, spending, and resource allocation
  • Lead annual planning, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses
  • Manage and mentor a high-performing FP&A team
  • Establish effective operating rhythms and accountability for planning and forecasting
  • Conduct hands-on financial modeling and enhance Adaptive Insights capabilities
  • Deliver accurate reporting and analysis for senior leadership, highlighting KPIs and operational trends
  • Improve visibility of revenue and margin metrics and identify areas for operational enhancement
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to enhance data quality and reporting processes
  • Drive ongoing improvements in FP&A processes and tools.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off for work-life balance
  • Paid Company-Wide Wellbeing Days for mental health
  • Work From Home reimbursement to enhance home office productivity
  • Multiple health plan options, including 100% employer-paid plan
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Fitness reimbursement program to promote physical wellness
  • On-demand mental health support and wellness tools access
  • Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
  • 401(k) with a generous company match
  • 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Access to online learning platforms for professional development
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Granicus is seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team, reporting to the VP of FP&A.

This is a high-visibility finance leadership role with the opportunity to shape decisions across a significant portion of the business. The Director will serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders across various teams to help drive strategic and operational initiatives as the business continues to grow and scale.

What Your Impact Will Look Like

  • Serve as a trusted strategic finance partner to senior leaders across various functions, translating business performance into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Influence decisions on headcount, operating spend, resource allocation, investment priorities, and profitability by connecting financial results to operational drivers and business outcomes.
  • Lead the planning and forecasting processes for supported organizations, including annual operating planning, rolling forecasts, monthly outlook updates, and scenario analysis.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, prioritization, and career development.
  • Establish clear operating rhythms, timelines, and accountability across planning, forecasting, and business-review processes; manage effectively through change and competing priorities.
  • Own hands-on financial modeling and help evolve Adaptive Insights, including planning models, reporting capabilities, process improvements, and user adoption.
  • Deliver timely, accurate, and decision-useful reporting and analysis for senior leadership, including budget-versus-actual reviews, key performance indicators, operating trends, and risks and opportunities.
  • Improve visibility into revenue and margin performance, including recurring and non-recurring revenue drivers, margin trends, and areas for operational improvement.
  • Partner with Finance, Accounting, and business leaders to strengthen data quality, reporting infrastructure, financial processes, and visualization of key performance insights.
  • Lead value-added analysis and financial decision support for strategic initiatives, including investment cases, profitability initiatives, and other cross-functional business priorities.
  • Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and ways of working to make the organization more efficient, scalable, and responsive.


You Will Love This Job If You Have

  • You have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or similar quantitative discipline
  • You have 8+ years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, and/or budgeting
  • You have outstanding problem solving skills
  • You take a highly collaborative team approach to work
  • You have a record of accomplishment and delivery against objectives
  • You have excellent systems skills/accounting software package proficiency
  • You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, and ideally Salesforce and Adaptive Insights
  • You are a detail-oriented team player with strong self-direction


Pay Range

USD $167,000.00 - USD $197,000.00 /Yr.

Security and Privacy Requirements
  • Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.
  • Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.


The Team
  • We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.


The Culture
  • At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be
    a part of our journey.
  • A few culture highlights include - Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
  • Coffee with Mark sessions - Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and
    sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
  • Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.
  • We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee
    population

The Impact
  • We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place - quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.


The Benefits

At Granicus, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance-starting from day one.

Here's what you can expect as a U.S.-based team member:

Flexibility & Balance
  • Flexible Time Off - Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
  • Company-Wide Wellbeing Days - Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
  • Work From Home Reimbursement - Support a productive home office environment.

Health & Wellness
  • Multiple Health Plan Options - Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
  • Employer HSA Contributions - When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program - Stay active, your way.
  • On-Demand Mental Health Support - Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.

Family & Future
  • Paid Parental Leave - For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
  • Traditional & Roth 401(k) - With a generous company match.
  • Life & AD&D Insurance - 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.

Growth & Recognition
  • Online Learning Platforms - Fuel your professional development.
  • Competitive Salary & Bonuses - Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

About Granicus

Granicus is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for government organizations. The company's platform helps government agencies streamline their workflows, engage with citizens, and improve transparency. Granicus offers a range of solutions, including meeting management, website design, and digital communications. The company's mission is to help government organizations better serve their communities through technology.
Learn more about Granicus
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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