Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is building the next big thing in AI search, and the next big thing is answers.
With the explosion of information and data online, search has never been more important. However, while the world of consumer search has innovated over time, enterprise search has not. In fact, the majority of enterprise search is powered by outdated keyword technology that only scans for keywords and delivers a list of hyperlinks rather than actually answering questions. Yext, the AI Search Company, offers a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers – not links.
We have a big, audacious mission to transform the enterprise with AI search. To achieve that, we need bright minds and diverse perspectives to join our growing company and help us continue to disrupt an industry. Does this sound like you?
Yext is seeking a Manager, FP&A. As a key member of the sales and operational finance team, the right individual will have responsibility for supporting all forecasting, measurement, reporting, and analytics around the customer base including retention, product analytics and operational headcount planning. This role includes significant exposure to executives and other leaders across the company.
What You'll Do
- Partner closely with the leaders across multiple departments, covering customer success, implementation, managed services , and support.
- Act as the P&L owner for the respective business units, including bookings, gross margin, revenue, and expense.
Lead the reporting and analytics on a variety of metrics including Net Retention, Product Margins, and a variety of other SaaS metrics. - Advise on strategic and operational issues affecting the customer base, including those that affect segmentation, leverage, and adoption.
- Engage cross functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, BI, and Sales Operations, among others, to drive process improvement and implement new systems.
- Visualize and present key metrics on an ongoing basis to various stakeholders across the company.
- Partner with Accounting and Finance to ensure accurate monthly close and forecast precision, and investigate variances between actuals and forecasts to understand trends and potential risks and opportunities for Yext.
- Perform ad hoc analyses that drive strategic business decisions. Analyze data and financial and business metrics used by the company and senior management.
What You Have
- Bachelor's Degree or similar college level education in Finance, Business, Engineering or a related field. MBA a plus.
- 4-8 years of experience in finance or a related field. Prior software industry experience preferred.
- Power user of Excel/G Sheets. Experience with business intelligence (e.g. Tableau), and financial planning applications is a plus (e.g. Anaplan).
- Comfort working independently and diving into data or creating models.
- Excellent analytical skills, strong proficiency in financial modeling, and familiarity with accounting concepts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask and prioritize appropriately to meet tight deadlines. High attention to detail is a must.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Comfortable working with and articulating financial concepts to managers and senior executives.
- High standard for integrity required for exposure to confidential company performance data and legal contracts.
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Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.