Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Clarity AI is a global tech company founded in 2017 committed to bringing social impact to markets. We leverage AI and machine learning technologies to provide investors, governments, companies, and consumers with the right data, methodologies, and tools to make more informed decisions.

We are now a team of more than 300 highly passionate individuals from all over the world. Together, we have established Clarity AI as a leading sustainability tech company backed by investors and strategic partners such as SoftBank, BlackRock, and Deutsche Börse, who believe in us and share our goals. We have plans to continue growing our teams in Spain, the UK, and the US this year, so if you would like to join us on this rocket ship, keep reading! Your work will shape and guide the sustainable decisions of consumers and investors worldwide.

We are looking for a Finance Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance & Operations team. This is a very diverse role that will work transversely between all internal stakeholders (HR, Strategy, Product, Legal, Tech, etc.). Within the Finance and Operations team, we are business advisors. We use data to help our internal stakeholders understand their financial needs. We ensure our internal leaders have the most up to date and reliable information that allows them to make the best possible decision to achieve our overall business objectives.

As a FP&A Manager, you will play a crucial role in the company by performing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, CEO, and the Board of Directors. You will report to the Finance and Operation Lead and will be responsible for analyzing all aspects of business performance across the group.

Location:

The role is based in Madrid or Spain (remote)

Way of Working: Remote / Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

Working as a Finance Planning & Analysis Manager you will be responsible for:

• Budget and forecasting process, implementing the Financial modeling to analyze the company numbers with the representation in numbers in the past, present, and the forecasted future
• Deliver monthly business review with analysis of variances and key learnings
• Ensure timely reporting/tracking of company KPIs, including insightful commentary and recommendations
• Develop KPI metrics as we grow, and improve reporting capabilities to give leaders forward-looking indicators. Track actuals throughout the month/week vs. forecast for key KPIs
• Provide insights from data analysis for decisions that impact the future. Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
• Modeling of new business / revenue streams
• Support senior management, analyze efficiencies, and assess risks involved. Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization

Requirements

• MBA or masters degree preferred in Business, Finance, or Economics
• Relevant international experience, working with multiples jurisdictions
• 5+ years’ experience in finance (International SaaS companies, Start-up or tech company experience)
• 8+ years’ relevant international experience in positions that require analysis, reporting financial results, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and data interpretation of business impact and results
• Proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of Netsuite ERP systems (not compulsory)
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills (Minimum C1 level-proficient user)
• Highly motivated and attention to detail person
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to succeed in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with changing requirements and priorities

Benefits

• ESOP / Phantom Stock: We want our employees to really feel part of Clarity AI. That's why we allow them to participate in our success with ESOP or Phantom stock options.
• Empowered Learning: We value continuous learning development and allocate an annual training budget to support your professional growth.
• Premium Health Insurance: We provide access to one of the top health insurance plans in the market, powered by Cigna.
• Wellness and Fitness (Gympass): Access to your preferred and your favorite gyms and studios - as well as online live fitness classes, health & wellness apps, and virtual personal training sessions.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: We promote work-life balance through flexible schedules and remote work options. For our hybrid work set-ups, we have offices in Madrid (complete with healthy food options and monthly office events), New York City, London, Paris, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, and access to a global network of co-working spaces.

Our Culture

At Clarity AI, we are dedicated to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment. We take pride in our culture, defined by our commitment to being fact-based, diverse, transparent, meritocratic, and flexible.

To learn more about working with us, please check out our LinkedIn page and visit our website.

More about Clarity AI

Clarity AI’s Founder and CEO, Rebeca Minguela, is a successful entrepreneur recognised as one of the most distinguished leaders under 40 by prestigious institutions like the World Economic Forum. Rebeca is joined by excellent leadership from diverse backgrounds, countries, and experiences ranging from leading tech, consulting, and banking firms to entrepreneurs, MBAs and PhDs from top research institutions.

Clarity AI has received several awards:

• Investment Week - Best Sustainable Investment Research & Ratings Provider 2023
• Fast Company - Most Innovative Companies 2023
• The Forrester New Wave Leader: ESG Ratings, Data, and Analytics 2022
• European Commission | EU Seal of Excellence 2020
• World Economic Forum - Technology Pioneer 2020
• World Economic Forum, Young Global Leader - Rebeca Minguela

Clarity AI believes diversity, inclusion, and belonging are essential for creating an innovative and successful workplace. By actively promoting and engaging in sustainability efforts, we can help create a more equitable and resilient future for our planet and all its inhabitants.