Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: Santa Clara, CA (On-site) At Picarro, we are revolutionizing the way industries and governments monitor air quality, emissions, and energy infrastructure. As the world leader in high-precision scientific instruments and monitoring solutions, our technology helps solve some of the most pressing global challenges. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support strategic financial planning and operational decision-making across the business. This role reports to the Head of Global FP&A and serves as a player-coachcombining hands-on financial analysis with leadership of FP&A analysts. The Senior Manager will partner closely with leadership across finance, operations, and go-to-market teams to deliver insights that drive performance, improve forecasting accuracy, and support company growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead core financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting revenue forecasting, operating expenses, headcount planning, and cash flow projections
• Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations leadership to support go-to-market strategy, pricing decisions, and investment planning
• Analyze business performance, including pipeline trends, sales performance, and go-to-market ROI, to guide strategic growth decisions
• Prepare executive-level reporting, including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, performance metrics, and board presentation materials
• Lead monthly business reviews and communicate key drivers behind financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure financial forecasts align with operational plans
• Drive improvements in financial planning processes, reporting automation, and financial systems integration
• Support strategic initiatives, including product launches, market expansion, and operational scaling
• Mentor and develop FP&A team members while remaining actively involved in financial modeling and analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• 710+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business finance within an operating company
• Experience managing or mentoring finance professionals while remaining hands-on with financial modeling and analysis
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis experience
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modeling and scenario analysis
• Experience with ERP and FP&A tools such as NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, or similar systems
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for senior leadership
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across global teams
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and investor data

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting hardware, manufacturing, or technology companies with global operations
• Experience with product-based businesses that combine hardware, software, and services, revenue models
• Strong understanding of SaaS and hybrid hardware/SaaS metrics, including ARR, CAC, LTV, and revenue forecasting
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen
• Hands-on leader comfortable operating both strategically and tactically
• Strong business partner who collaborates effectively across finance, operations, and go-to-market teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and financial discipline

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 to $190,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Vacation and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Referral Program
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site health and wellness programs

About Picarro:

Picarro, Inc. is the world's leading producer of greenhouse gas and optical stable isotope instruments used in a wide variety of scientific and industrial applications, including atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, gas leak detection, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. The company's products are all designed and manufactured at Picarro's Santa Clara, California headquarters and exported to countries worldwide. Picarro's products are based on dozens of patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Picarro's solutions are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, portability, and reliability.

Honors awarded to the Company include the World Economic Forum Technology Innovation Pioneer, IHS CERA Energy Innovation Pioneer, the U.S. Department of Energy Small Business of the Year, the TiE50 Winner, and the Red Herring Global 100 Winner.