As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
SUMMARY
Q2 is building a centralized FP&A Manager, Corporate function to support a growing, complex, public SaaS business. This role is responsible for enterprise financial clarity, forecast reliability, and executive decision support across the company.
The FP&A Manager, Corporate operates at the center of Finance, partnering across FP&A, Accounting, Strategy, G&A, Product, Operations, and Systems to ensure forecasts, plans, and performance insights are aligned, accurate, and decision-ready. The role sets standards for forecasting discipline, variance management, and executive storytelling, and ensures the business operates from shared assumptions and a consistent financial narrative.
In addition to providing strong financial support to assigned business areas, this role:
- Owns enterprise-level integration of forecasts, plans, and performance across FP&A pods
- Improves forecast accuracy, transparency, and accountability across the company
- Delivers executive and board-ready insights tied to strategy, investments, and operating decisions
- Partners closely with Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy to align internal forecasts with external messaging
- Builds and develops high-performing FP&A talent and operating rhythms
- Elevates financial storytelling used by senior leadership and the Board
This role is suited for a finance leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and can translate complexity into clear, actionable insight.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Forecasting, Planning & Performance Management
- Own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes for assigned business areas, including revenue, expenses, headcount, and margins.
- Drive accuracy, accountability, and transparency across Annual Operating Plans, rolling forecasts, and multi-year models.
- Lead monthly performance reviews, variance analysis, and root-cause diagnostics, connecting business drivers to financial outcomes.
- Establish and maintain clear forecasting cadences, assumptions, and documentation to support scalability and consistency.
Strategic Analysis & Decision Support
- Develop high-impact financial models and scenario analyses to support investments, resource allocation, pricing, cost optimization, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide proactive, insight-driven recommendations that influence near-term actions and long-term strategy.
- Translate complex financial data into clear “what happened, why, and what’s next” narratives for executive and non-financial audiences.
- Support cross-functional initiatives such as product profitability, operational efficiency, workforce planning, and ROI analysis.
Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted Finance Business Partner to functional and operational leaders, aligning financial outcomes with business priorities.
- Collaborate closely with Accounting to ensure alignment between FP&A forecasts, GAAP results, and key variance drivers.
- Partner across FP&A pods, Strategy, Systems, and Operations to ensure enterprise alignment and shared financial understanding.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships that enable constructive challenge, informed trade-offs, and disciplined execution.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of financial analysts, fostering ownership, analytical rigor, and professional growth.
- Set clear expectations for quality, timeliness, and executive-readiness of all deliverables.
- Establish team operating rhythms, review processes, and analytical standards consistent with broader FP&A practices.
- Model finance operating principles including clarity, curiosity, accountability, and bias for action.
Process, Systems & Reporting Excellence
- Champion automation, standardization, and continuous improvement across forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
- Leverage FP&A systems and tools (e.g., Anaplan, NetSuite, Workday, Power BI) to improve data integrity, scalability, and insight generation.
- Ensure consistent definitions, KPIs, and reporting frameworks across planning and performance management.
- Develop dashboards, templates, and reporting artifacts that elevate financial storytelling and decision speed.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 4 years of experience; or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 2+ years of business management experience with strong focus in Financial Planning and Analysis
- Typically requires 1-2 years managing and developing employees.
Technical & Financial Expertise
- Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
- Solid knowledge of SaaS business models, key financial and operational metrics, and cost drivers relevant to the role’s scope.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and experience partnering with Accounting to explain performance drivers and ensure alignment.
- Proficiency with modern FP&A and reporting tools (e.g., Anaplan, NetSuite, Workday, Power BI or similar).
Analytical & Communication Skills
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Strong financial storytelling skills, with experience delivering executive-ready narratives and recommendations.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Leadership & Ways of Working
- Demonstrated success building collaborative, cross-functional relationships and influencing without authority.
- High standards for accuracy, discipline, and ownership in financial processes and outputs.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while maintaining rigor and quality.
This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”
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Our Culture & Commitment:
We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements