Director of FP&A

About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

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Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.

Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success. 

Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth. 

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of FP&A to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role, you will drive financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting processes, and enhance business decision-making through data-driven insights. You will work cross-functionally with executive leadership, finance, revenue operations, and other stakeholders to improve financial reporting, optimize resource allocation, and support long-term business objectives. This is a high-impact role, ideal for a leader with a strong analytical background, financial acumen, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve financial operations.

If you are passionate about driving growth & profitability, financial strategy, leveraging data to enhance decision-making, and being a frontrunner in adoption of FP&A technology in a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply!

• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Development of accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead parts of the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial targets.
• Operational & Business Partnering – Work closely with C-suite to provide financial guidance, improve operational efficiencies, and drive profitability.
• Cash Flow & Capital Management – Monitor cash flow, capital expenditures, and liquidity to ensure financial stability and support growth initiatives.
• Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning – Develop financial models to assess business performance, evaluate strategic initiatives, and guide long-term planning.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting – Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Continuous Improvement & Systems Optimization – Drive automation and efficiency in financial reporting by adopting FP&A software, AI-driven analytics, and business intelligence tools.

• A strategic leader with a strong track record in FP&A, financial modeling, and business partnering
• Experience in SaaS is required
• A data-driven decision-maker who can translate complex financial information into actionable insights.
• Highly skilled in budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and cash flow management.
• Proficient in financial systems, data visualization, and automation tools such as Power BI, SQL, and FP&A software.
• A proactive problem solver who continuously seeks opportunities for process and system improvements.
• A strong communicator who can engage with senior leadership, operational teams, and create alignment
• Experienced in working with complex financial datasets while maintaining high data governance standards.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

* Competitive Compensation including base plus bonus

* 401(k) with 4% employer matching

* Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents

* Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it

* 18 Company Holidays including the week between Christmas & New Years

* Paid Parental Leave Program

* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

* Employee Referral Program

* In office catered lunches 3x per week via Colorfull Catering + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices

* Join a team of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.

* A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more

* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries

* Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.

* Paid mobile phone and WiFI

*A pet lover? Get the chance to meet Spot 🐶!

Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀

* Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. 

* We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. 

* Cognite Earns 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award; Recognized as a Global Leader in Energy & Resources and Industrials & Manufacturing

* Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!

* Built In 2024 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX and Houston, TX

* Cognite Recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year

* Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇

Apply today!

If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.

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Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion. 

We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.