Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10+ years of financial leadership experience, with at least 2 years in senior management., Proven experience in corporate financial planning & analysis in high-growth, technology-driven environments., Expertise in building complex financial models, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis., Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cash flow processes.

Prepare internal executive communications and external board reports.

Develop and refine consolidated financial models for the company.

Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

Job description

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Senior Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping our financial strategy. You will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, providing insightful analysis, robust financial forecasting, and data-led recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. Your expertise in public reporting and IPO readiness will be instrumental in preparing our company for a successful transition to a publicly traded entity.

What You'll Do:

Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, long range planning cycles, and cash flow and inventory forecasting processes
Assist in the preparation of internal executive communications and external board reporting
Develop and refine the company's consolidated financial models
Drive operational improvement through automation and system optimization
Partner with our people operations team to improve the headcount planning process
Partner with IR as needed to ensure proper financial guidance as well as messaging of KPIs
Manage, inspire and develop a high-performing FP&A team

What We're Looking For:

A minimum of 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 2 years in a senior management role.
Proven track record in corporate financial planning & analysis within high-growth, technology-driven environments.
Experience with IPO processes and public reporting
Expertise in building and managing complex financial models, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Proficiency with financial planning tools and systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Excel) is required.
A collaborative, cross-functional work style with a strong ability to influence and lead teams.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and boards.
A strategic thinker who is both detail-oriented and capable of taking a holistic view of the business.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred.
Exposure to ASC 606 transition and revenue recognition practices is a plus.

Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is:

United States

$189,000—$275,000 USD

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