Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Req ID2026-01)
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Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 115000 - 145000
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Company Overview:
About SS8 Networks: As a leader in Lawful and Location Intelligence SS8 helps make societies safer. Our commitment is to extract analyze and visualize the critical intelligence that gives law enforcement intelligence agencies and emergency services the real-time insights that help save lives. Our high-performance flexible and future-proof solutions also enable mobile network operators to achieve regulatory compliance with minimum disruption time and cost. SS8 is trusted by the largest government agencies communications providers and systems integrators globally.
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Milpitas CA (Hybrid) - Must be based locally with limited travel required
About SS8 Networks: As a leader in Lawful and Location Intelligence SS8 helps make societies safer. Our commitment is to extract analyze and visualize the critical intelligence that gives law enforcement intelligence agencies and emergency services the real-time insights that help save lives. Our high-performance flexible and future-proof solutions also enable mobile network operators to achieve regulatory compliance with minimum disruption time and cost. SS8 is trusted by the largest government agencies communications providers and systems integrators globally.
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Milpitas CA (Hybrid) - Must be based locally with limited travel required
At SS8 Networks our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture connection clarity and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid meaning it will be performed both from home and from an SS8 office on select days as determined by the business needs of the team.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager that will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and operational excellence of SS8. Reporting to and partnering with the CFO you will support cross-functional teams in forecasting revenue and expenses from complex international state and local and U.S. federal markets modeling growth scenarios amid regulatory landscapes and providing actionable insights to optimize resource allocation across our global operations. This position offers exposure to high-stakes national security markets and the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives like M&A product roadmap funding and market expansion. This role is highly visible across the SS8 organization and with the private equity sponsors. Ideal for a proactive finance professional passionate about technology and public sector impact.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager that will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and operational excellence of SS8. Reporting to and partnering with the CFO you will support cross-functional teams in forecasting revenue and expenses from complex international state and local and U.S. federal markets modeling growth scenarios amid regulatory landscapes and providing actionable insights to optimize resource allocation across our global operations. This position offers exposure to high-stakes national security markets and the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives like M&A product roadmap funding and market expansion. This role is highly visible across the SS8 organization and with the private equity sponsors. Ideal for a proactive finance professional passionate about technology and public sector impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain annual budgets quarterly and monthly forecasts and long-range financial models incorporating variables such as U.S. federal appropriations cycles international CSP contract renewals and state/local law enforcement procurement cycles including roll-up and supporting analysis. Analyze revenue streams from perpetual software licenses SaaS subscriptions and professional services. Support CFO controller and accounting team with month-end close and revenue recognition processes and accrual adjustments.
- Variance Analysis & Reporting: Perform monthly variance analysis on P&L balance sheet and cash flow statements; identify drivers of deviations (e.g. delays in government RFPs or currency fluctuations in international deals) and recommend corrective actions to senior leadership.
- Strategic Support: Collaborate with Sales Product and Services Delivery teams to model deal economics for bids on U.S. intelligence agency contracts (e.g. NSA FBI) and international law enforcement partnerships; support PE sponsor requirements for value creation plans including EBITDA optimization and exit readiness metrics.
- Ad-Hoc Analysis & Scenario Planning: Assist with financial due diligence for potential acquisitions of complementary intel tech firms; conduct scenario modeling for risks like regulatory changes (e.g. GDPR CLOUD Act compliance) or geopolitical events impacting revenues.
- Process Improvement: Enhance FP&A tools and dashboards using advanced Excel BI software (e.g. Tableau Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) to streamline reporting for our global footprint; contribute to cross-functional initiatives like cost allocation for R&D in secure software development. Assist as part of a cross-functional team in the execution of an ERP implementation that is already in-process (NetSuite).
- Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and publish monthly financial package to key stakeholders providing detailed analysis and summary of drivers affecting financial results for executive leadership board members lenders and PE investors; partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure financial models align with export controls and classified contract stipulations. Support the CEO CFO and leadership team on execution of key strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics or related field or equivalent related experience; MBA or CPA/CMA certification preferred.
- 6 8 years of progressive FP&A experience ideally in a PE-backed software/SaaS company or government contracting environment.
- Proven expertise in financial modeling budgeting and forecasting within regulated industries (e.g. defense cybersecurity or public sector tech).
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition (e.g. ASC 606 for contracts) and international financial reporting (IFRS/GAAP).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VBA/macros); experience with financial planning software (e.g. NetSuite) a plus.
- Ability to handle classified or sensitive data with discretion; U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract obligations (security clearance eligibility preferred).
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
- Experience supporting sales pipelines in high-value long-cycle deals with government/intelligence clients.
- Familiarity with lawful intelligence or telecom compliance frameworks (e.g. CALEA ETSI standards).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic narratives for non-finance stakeholders.
- Thrives in a fast-paced ambiguous environment; collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $115000 - $145000 plus performance-based bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidates skills experience and qualifications. SS8 offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) with company match and paid time off.
The expected base salary range for this position is $115000 - $145000 plus performance-based bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidates skills experience and qualifications. SS8 offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) with company match and paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
SS8 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability marital status veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.
SS8 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability marital status veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.
Agency Disclaimer:
SS8 does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies search firms or third parties. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of SS8 and no fees will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result.
SS8 does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies search firms or third parties. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of SS8 and no fees will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Financial Services
- Financial Performance
- Variance Analysis
- Journal Entries
- Account Management
- ACH
- Customer Accounts
- General Ledger Accounts
- Payroll
- Customer Relationships
- Financial Statements
- Annual Reports
About Company
SS8, the trusted choice for lawful intelligence around the world, provides solutions to help agencies quickly identify, track and investigate suspects and devices of interest.
