OpenText

Sr. Director, FP&A

OpenText$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive FP&A experience, minimum 5 years in leadership
  • Deep expertise in strategic financial planning and forecasting in tech environments
  • Proven success in managing and developing senior finance professionals
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with storytelling capabilities
  • Strong command of financial systems and tools, experience in AI-driven environments
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis processes
  • Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategies with corporate goals
  • Lead multi-year financial planning incorporating trends and investment strategies
  • Manage and develop a team of FP&A leaders and analysts
  • Drive strategic financial initiatives for performance optimization
  • Present financial results and forecasts to finance leaders and executives
  • Enhance forecasting methodologies and financial systems for improved accuracy
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, influencing strategic priorities

Benefits

  • Work in a leader company in Enterprise Information Management
  • Opportunities for mentorship and team development
  • Engage in strategic financial initiatives influencing company direction
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership and business units
  • Be part of a culture that emphasizes ethics, character, and purpose
Full Job Description
Your Impact

OpenText is the leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM). Our products enable the digital world by simplifying, transforming and accelerating enterprise information needs, on premises and in the cloud. We embrace all things digital and are committed to being the Best Place to Work for our team members in over 120 locations around the world.

The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will serve as a strategic finance leader, overseeing FP&A activities across multiple business units and driving the company's long-term financial planning and decision-making processes. This individual will provide thought leadership, strategic guidance, and financial insights that influence company direction. The Senior Director will lead and mentor a team of finance professionals driving excellence in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and business partnership.

What The Role Offers
  • Oversee and guide the financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis processes across multiple business units.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership and business unit heads to align financial strategies with corporate goals and growth initiatives.
  • Lead the development of Business Unit multi-year financial plan, incorporating business trends, competitive dynamics, and investment strategies.
  • Manage and develop a team of FP&A leaders and analysts, ensuring strong financial rigor, analytical capabilities, and leadership bench strength.
  • Drive strategic financial initiatives, including performance optimization, profitability analysis, and capital allocation.
  • Consolidate and present financial results and forecasts finance leaders and other senior executives, highlighting key drivers and risks.
  • Enhance forecasting methodologies, analytical frameworks, and financial systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic priorities through data-driven insights and scenario planning.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to support growth strategies, product launches, and operational excellence.


What You Need To Succeed
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Deep expertise in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business partnership within a technology or high-growth environment.
  • Proven success managing and developing senior finance professionals.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills; adept at synthesizing complex data into clear executive insights.
  • Strong command of financial systems and planning tools and experience in an AI driven environment
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and influence at all levels.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills.


One Last Thing

OpenText is more than a corporation-it's a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture-we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make

About OpenText

OpenText Corporation is a Canadian company that develops and sells enterprise information management software. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. OpenText software applications manage content or unstructured data for large companies, government agencies, and professional service firms. OpenText aims to help customers digitize their operations and optimize their information management processes. The company has made several acquisitions over the years to expand its product offerings and customer base. OpenText has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Learn more about OpenText
Size
14,300 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
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