Director, Product FP&A

Posted:
7/31/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Tempe, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Mountain View, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking ⋅ Product

About Gen:
Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives. 
 
When you’re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages.
 
Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs.  
 
If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

HYBRID ROLE: 3x/week in the office

About the Role:

The Product FP&A Director will lead financial planning & analysis and directly support Gen’s Chief Product Officer and the Product GMs / PMs, as well as Gen’s Chief Support and Services Officer.  This role reports directly into the Head of FP&A and will be part of the FP&A team. Success in this role will require the ability to partner and shape the product strategy, understand key drivers, drive process improvements, and develop an executive level story. This individual will be viewed as a key financial business partner and “go to person” for product financial analysis, insight, and counsel.

Reports to:  VP Head of FP&A

Location:  Tempe, AZ or Mountain View, CA

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end financial and strategic planning processes for Gen’s product teams, including business reviews, Board materials, budgeting, forecasting, product COGS / opex planning, and strategic headcount planning.  You will help drive alignment with product strategy and financials to support and enable growth.
  • Define & help deliver the strategy for our products with rigorous thinking and frameworks, attuned to market trends and competitive dynamics to inform financial strategies.  Lead and provide financial modeling support to the Chief Product Officer to inform product strategy.
  • Provide analytical rigor and bring strategic financial leadership to operational initiatives. Support key strategic Product launches and initiatives that will have meaningful impact on our growth trajectory, working closely with Product, GTM, and Corp Dev / Strategic Partnerships teams.
  • Establish and manage critical success and business performance metrics for product, provide regular reporting to drive continuous improvement and optimization, and communicate actionable insights to relevant stakeholders.
  • Help build and develop a nimble, high caliber team of Finance & Strategy professionals.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in FP&A, including leadership positions with strong track record of increasing scope and responsibility
  • Expert financial modeling skills, including buildout of full-company topline and long-term operating models used to drive product strategy, with strong attention to detail
  • Exemplary ability to distill complex financial information into actionable, strategic insights for leadership to drive business decisions
  • Excellent communication skills and “story telling” ability when presenting data insights, with ability to oscillate between detail and big-picture to tell executive level story
  • Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of business models and metrics that are relevant to Consumer tech companies.  Strong enthusiasm about cyber security industry.
  • Results-driven: Candidate must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to exceed goals. Willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions.
  • Strong financial business partnership and relationship development: ability to build rapport and credibility with senior leaders in the organization, and effectively manage expectations across business and Finance stakeholders of all levels and who have a diverse spectrum of viewpoints.
  • Proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with natural curiosity.

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Salary Ranges:

$214,200.00 - $252,800.00

The pay range depicts a base salary range for all positions except commission-based roles.  The pay range for commission-based roles represents On Target Earnings (annual base salary + target annual commission).  Additional compensation elements may be offered including an opportunity for bonus incentives and also competitive benefits package.  Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as the external/internal market demand, location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. 

NortonLifeLock

Website: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/

Headquarter Location: Tempe, Arizona, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1982

IPO Status: Delisted

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Secondary

Industries: Computer ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Security ⋅ Software