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Mission
While candidates in the listed locations are encouraged for this role we are open to remote candidates in other locations.
Databricks is looking for an outstanding Finance Director to join our Strategic Finance team in our mission to help data teams solve the worlds toughest this unique role you will be the strategic finance lead supporting our GTM Commercialization team which is responsible for Databricks commercial offers pricing and policies.
As a finance professional who has experienced hypergrowth and/or worked in highly dynamic environments you have the ability to work independently be highly analytical and be the one to not only build the models but can also communicate insights and recommendations from those addition you collaborate effectively with your business partners and across the business to influence decisions. Literally working alongside rocket scientists you are able to take apart complex issues then develop actionable insights and work cross-functionally in order to deliver the right financial outcome. You are able to methodically approach new challenges and will also partner with other members of the Finance Accounting IT and Strategy and Operations teams.
The impact you will have:
- Lead the GTM Commercialization finance function managing a lean but mighty team and providing leadership and oversight on all financial matters related to GTM Commercialization
- Be an embedded member within the GTM Commercialization team representing Finance being a thought leader and providing strategic advice
- Own and build the financial models that support Commercializations efforts and launches; be able to understand and reflect the impact to operational financial and accounting processes
- Be able to effectively communicate educate and coordinate required changes with impacted teams; be the voice of Finance and be able to assess from multiple perspectives
- Analytically solve problems based on data and be able to clearly convey the message with easy-to-understand narratives and presentations
- Nurture deep trusted partnerships with Commercialization GTM functions Finance Accounting IT Business Operations and their respective technical teams
- Build and run an effective process to track and manage the budget(s) and measuring the outcomes for programs and changes launched by the GTM Commercialization team
- Develop repeatable reporting and analyses driving actionable insights (such as customer cohort models return-on-investment frameworks funnel analysis top-line and bottom-line metrics)
- Act as an internal financial consultant being able to bridge and balance strategic and operational concerns
What we look for:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Finance or equivalent quantitative field; MBA or graduate degree preferred
- 10 years or equivalent tenure from related positions in FP&A strategic finance corporate finance investment banking or management consulting
- Experience working with and having an understanding of Consumption or SaaS revenue models related revenue recognition and metrics desired especially in high-growth environments
- Business Partnership: Experience using quantitative analysis to improve important decisions especially across GTM organizations
- Proven manager with the ability to recruit retain and develop top talent
- Financial Modeling: Expert financial modeler with the ability to oversee as well as maintain complex spreadsheets. Expertise in Google Sheets is a plus.
- Data Analysis: Experience with understanding business questions and making data-driven insights. Excellent analytical skills. SQL & Python experience is a strong plus.
- Executive Presence and Communication: Ability to present financial data using detailed reports charts and narratives with a strong command presence
- Experience with GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics especially around revenue and expense accounting
- High competency with systems such as Anaplan Netsuite Salesforce Coupa or Workday.
Required Experience:
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