Aspen Technology

Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Aspen Technology$146K — $183K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
  • MBA degree highly valued; CPA and/or CFA qualification a plus
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in financial projections and business modeling
  • Proven success in technical business operations modeling
  • Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative demeanor with a track record of relationship building across functions and geographies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Adaptive Financial Planning and Hyperion a plus

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the VP FP&A and collaborate with the executive team
  • Partner with business leaders to evaluate initiatives and integrate financial impacts
  • Maintain and refine long-term financial projection models
  • Direct necessary process and system changes for accurate financial reporting
  • Prepare comprehensive analyses of financial results compared to budget and forecasts
  • Coordinate production of materials for high-stakes meetings, including Board Meetings and Financial Reviews
  • Mentor FP&A team members and help set strategic direction
  • Design and produce ad-hoc reports as needed

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Charitable giveback day
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits
Full Job Description
The Role
Reports to: Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) group is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and strategic business analysis for the global AspenTech business. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A, the Director of FP&A is a trusted business partner who regularly interfaces with the executive team.

This role will have responsibility for business partnerships across the organization, and will coordinate financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations. The role requires an understanding of the technical solutions employed to produce actionable financial information and will own many components of our FP&A platform administration and enhancements.

The role is demanding, deadline driven, and has significant business impact. It has strong visibility and connectivity throughout the global AspenTech organization and provides a tremendous opportunity for a candidate aspiring to elevate their career within FP&A.

Your Impact
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the VP FP&A and actively collaborate with the AspenTech executive team
  • Partner with business leaders to evaluate critical initiatives and incorporate financial impacts into long-term financial plans
  • Maintain long-term financial projection models (including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow); refine calculations to incorporate changes in accounting rules and business plans; integrate the models with operating data
  • Direct process and system changes necessary to accurately capture, analyze, and report revenue and non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business
  • Prepare comprehensive and insightful numerical and graphical analyses of comparative results to budget, forecast, and prior periods
  • Coordinate the production of presentation material and required schedules for Board Meetings, Presidents' Councils, Financial Reviews, and Profit Reviews
  • Mentor other members of the FP&A organization and help set the strategic direction of the group
  • Design and produce ad-hoc reports and analysis as required


What You'll Need
  • University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
  • MBA degree is highly valued; CPA and/or CFA qualification a plus
  • 5+ years of relevant experience including demonstrated experience with the assessment, design, and development of financial projections and business modeling
  • Proven success in technical aspects of business operations modeling and the ability to translate business operations into internally consistent financial models
  • Exceptional organization skills and focused attention to detail with high standards for quality and accuracy of work product
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present succinctly to collaborators at all levels
  • Keen eye for business coupled with a proven understanding of accounting and finance principles
  • Collaborative demeanor with a track record of forming relationships and partnering across geographies and functions
  • Proven ability to successfully handle multiple deliverables and changing priorities
  • Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with Adaptive Financial Planning, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and Hyperion Planning a plus


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The salary range for this role is $146,900.00 - $183,600.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.

About Aspen Technology

Aspen Technology, Inc., known as AspenTech, is a provider of software and services for the process industries headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. AspenTech has 35 offices around the world, on all continents.
Learn more about Aspen Technology
Size
1,897 employees
Market Cap
$13.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$306.9 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
-3.9%
Revenue
$688.5 million
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