FP&A Manager

Later is the enterprise leader in social media and influencer marketing software, services, and data, trusted by leading brands and agencies worldwide. Following our acquisition of Mavely, the Everyday Influencer Platform®, Later enables brands to scale creator partnerships from nano to premium influencers while managing social media content and campaigns across all major social and affiliate networks. Through proprietary performance data, marketing leaders can drive attributable sales and optimize social commerce with our software platform or award-winning services.

Later is founded on two success stories that began in 2014: Mavrck, the industry-leading influencer marketing solution (now Later Influence™), and Later, the best social media management platform (now Later Social™) and first-to-market link in bio tool, Later Link in Bio. In 2024, Mavrck and Later officially joined together as one unified business, with a shared vision: to enable the world to make a living with their creativity.

We’re trusted by the top social platforms, with partnerships and integrations with Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.

We enable marketers to create high-performing content and engage in authentic collaborations with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI.

FP&A Manager

About this position:

As the FP&A Manager at Later, you will play a critical role in guiding our financial strategy and decision-making processes. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing forecasts, and creating insightful reports that help shape the company's strategic direction. Your work will directly support Later’s growth by enabling data-driven decisions and optimizing financial performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide clear financial insights and actionable recommendations, helping the business scale efficiently and sustainably.

What you'll be doing:

Strategy:

• Develop and implement financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
  
  
• Lead financial analysis for potential business opportunities, partnerships, and growth strategies.
  
  
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning.
  
  
• Partner with senior leadership to create actionable insights that drive business performance.
  
  
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on growth.
  
  

Technical/Execution:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analyses and KPI tracking, with a specific focus on the operating expenses of the business.
  
  
• Proficiency with an enterprise financial planning tools (i.e. Adaptive, Pigment, etc), as well as Excel
  
  
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess profitability, cash flow, and return on investment.
  
  
• Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  
  
• Develop and maintain dashboards for financial performance tracking.
  
  
• Assist in financial audits and compliance reporting.
  
  

Team/Collaboration:

• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and marketing teams to align financial goals and metrics.
  
  
• Present complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.
  
  
• Support department heads with budget tracking and financial planning.
  
  
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to share financial insights and business performance updates.
  
  

Research/Best Practices:

• Stay current with industry financial trends and emerging tools to enhance financial forecasting.
  
  
• Benchmark Later’s financial performance against industry standards and competitors.
  
  
• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
  
  
• Explore new tools and technologies to enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications:

We are committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply!

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CFA designation preferred.
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a SaaS or tech environment.
  
  
• Proven track record of creating financial models and forecasts that support business decision-making.
  
  
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders.
  
  
• Strong proficiency with financial software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Excel) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  
  
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a high-growth environment.
  
  
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to non-financial stakeholders.
  
  
• Nice to have: Experience with subscription-based revenue models and metrics (e.g., ARR, MRR, churn rate).
  
  

How you work:

• You’re proactive and results-driven, always taking initiative, aligning your actions with company goals, and delivering consistent outcomes.
• Strategic and forward-thinking, you balance immediate needs with long-term opportunities to drive impactful, innovative results.
• Your curiosity fuels success, keeping you sharp on industry trends, competition, and our cross-functional business dynamics.
• Adaptable and resourceful, you handle shifting priorities with ease, manage your time effectively, and know when to ask for support.
• You share insights to help the team stay ahead and make informed decisions.
• You bring positivity and resilience to every challenge, tackling obstacles with grit and optimism that inspires those around you.
• You lead with emotional intelligence, building trust, supporting others, encouraging growth, and fostering strong relationships through empathy and collaboration.

Salary Range: 135 - 150k USD

Where we work

We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an inclusion-first mindset at every level of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and building teams for culture add rather than culture fit. We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.