Finance Manager – FP&A Lead

About the role

WP Engine is seeking a data‑driven Finance Manager to own the Financial Planning & Analysis function for its global SaaS operations. You will be responsible for managing operational expenses and cost of goods sold, partnering with department heads, and ensuring capital is allocated efficiently to drive scalable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of three Financial Analysts, fostering strategic business partnership.
• Define and align analysts’ portfolios across core SaaS functions, providing guidance while encouraging autonomy.
• Champion professional development, identify stretch opportunities and remove roadblocks for team promotion.
• Collaborate to automate financial models and reporting pipelines, improving efficiency and work‑life balance.
• Own P&L for COGS (cloud hosting, CX, CS) and OpEx (sales, marketing, product, engineering).
• Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual budget‑vs‑actual variance analysis, highlighting risks and efficiency opportunities.
• Partner with Revenue and Data teams to track critical SaaS KPIs such as LTV:CAC, Magic Number, NRR, Rule of 40 and margins.

Required profile

• Proven experience in FP&A within a SaaS or technology environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, capable of mentoring analysts and driving cross‑functional collaboration.

Required skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP for cost optimization.
• Advanced financial modeling and budgeting expertise.
• Proficiency in SaaS financial metrics (LTV:CAC, Net Revenue Retention, Rule of 40, gross/net margins).