Director Of Finance And Planning
• • Led the operational function within FP&A, partnering closely with key stakeholders across the business and driving the FP&A functions as a proven center of analytical excellence.• Directed annual operating budget process, tracked and reported on performance relative to plan, and managed ongoing rolling forecast updates and monthly/quarterly business reviews. • Built and iterated on complex financial models covering all aspects of PowerSchool’s operations to enable effective decision making and revenue growth strategy.• Maintained and enhanced efficiency of internal financial reporting processes, serving as a thought leader to upgrade reporting standards through the pursuit of continuous process improvement.• Established, tracked and monitored key operating metrics used to drive the business to greater efficiency.• Created ad-hoc analyses to drive business strategy, improve efficiency and maximize ROI.• Managed the periodic non-GAAP aspects of reporting to private equity shareholders and lenders.• Assisted in preparation of materials for Board of Director meetings. Coordinated with treasury Cash flow forecast and analysis and Capital Planning.• Worked with auditors from Deloitte and PwC on several audit controls.• Supported financial due diligence for two strategic acquisitions $350M Value, $60M in ARR.Key Achievements:• Reduced cost and expense by $20M through strategic cost initiative improving Adj EBITDA by 1pt.• Led International Expansion Investment of $7M, supported TAM of $2B- Revenue modeled to increase from $700M to $3B in 3-5 years.• Improved DSO by two days to improve FCF by $15M YoY.• Improved Retention Rate from 92.5% to 93.5%, improving ARR by $10M. Renewal Base $600M.• Earned Performance Award in June 2023 from CFO for jumping in as cost and expense manager left company and organization overachieved 2Q – Guidance for ARR / Revenue and Adj EBITDA