Senior Manager, Go-to-Market FP&A

What You'll Do

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as the trusted finance advisor to the Chief Commercial Officer and senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Sales Operations, and International markets.

Influence strategic decision-making by providing actionable insights on growth opportunities, investment tradeoffs, productivity trends, and operational performance.

Partner with business leaders to evaluate initiatives, identify risks and opportunities, and develop plans that support achievement of revenue and profitability objectives.

Prepare executive-level analyses and recommendations for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), including Monthly Strategic Reviews, investment proposals, and key business initiatives.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning activities for Blackbaud's go-to-market organizations.

Own key commercial planning processes including:

Sales capacity planning

Headcount planning

Sales compensation planning

Pipeline and bookings forecasting

Operating expense management

Develop and maintain driver-based models that improve predictability of revenue and operating performance.

Monitor business performance and proactively identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.

Commercial Analytics & Decision Support

Deliver insightful analysis of revenue performance, sales productivity, pipeline health, marketing effectiveness, and customer growth trends.

Partner with Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, and business leadership to improve forecasting accuracy and drive accountability against targets.

Support pricing team in strategy, deal desk activities, offer review processes, and investment evaluations.

Translate complex data into concise recommendations that drive action and support executive decision-making.

Reporting & Process Excellence

Lead management reporting and business review processes, ensuring leaders have timely and actionable information.

Develop scalable reporting, dashboards, and analytics that improve visibility into business performance.

Continuously enhance planning, forecasting, and reporting processes through automation, simplification, and adoption of best practices.

Partner with FP&A systems administrator to maximize the effectiveness of Hyperion and other planning tools.

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.

Foster a culture of partnership, accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical rigor.

Establish clear priorities and create development opportunities that help team members grow and advance their careers.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or related analytical roles.

3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Demonstrated experience supporting executive-level business leaders in a finance business partner capacity.

Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear executive-level recommendations.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, or other go-to-market organizations in both revenue and expense planning

SaaS, subscription, or recurring revenue business experience.

Experience with sales forecasting, quota setting, sales compensation, pricing, deal desk, and commercial performance management.

Experience with Hyperion Planning, Oracle EPM, Anaplan, Adaptive, or similar planning and forecasting platforms.

Public company experience, including quarterly forecasting and reporting cycles.

MBA, CFA, or other advanced business or finance credentials.

What Defines Success in This Role

Builds trusted advisor relationships with commercial leaders.

Improves forecasting accuracy and revenue predictability.

Delivers insights that influence strategic decisions and resource allocation.

Creates scalable planning and reporting processes that increase efficiency and transparency.

Develops top talent and strengthens the finance organization.

Drives measurable impact on Blackbaud's growth, profitability, and operational performance.

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The starting base pay is $117,200.00 to $157,500.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-flexible workforce

Wellness Programs

401(k) program with employer match

Flexible paid time off

Generous Parental Leave

Donations for Doers

Pet insurance, legal and identity protection

Tuition reimbursement program