Manager, Operating FP&A

AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders united by a common goal – To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey. Manager, Operating FP&A AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders united by a common goal: To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey. As Manager of Operating FP&A, you will play a critical role in shaping AssetWatch's financial strategy. Working closely with the Director of FP&A, you will serve as the primary finance partner to department leaders across the business, owning budgeting, forecasting, and expense visibility while developing insights that drive strategic decisions, improve operations, and enhance financial performance. We are looking for a proactive, analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to drive scalable growth. What You'll Do Operational FP&A Own the budgeting and forecasting partnership with ~30 department leads. Lead department budget reviews, input collection, and forecast accountability. Partner with budget owners on headcount, vendors, and expense tradeoffs. Build department-level variance analysis and actionable budget-owner commentary. Drive AOP and quarterly reforecast inputs across business functions. Own department-level expense forecasting and operating spend visibility. Identify risks and opportunities in spend, hiring, service capacity, and margins. Partner with RevOps to develop the company’s revenue forecast. Partner with Corporate FP&A to ensure business inputs flow accurately into the consolidated forecast. Help improve planning templates, reporting processes, and forecast discipline as the company scales. Analysis & Reporting Prepare department-level financial reporting, variance analysis, and actionable commentary for budget owners and leadership. Analyze operating expenses, headcount, vendor spend, and cost trends to identify risks, opportunities, and forecast implications. Partner with business leaders to translate financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations. Support monthly close and reporting cycles by reviewing actuals, accruals, and expense classifications with Accounting. Build and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and templates that improve budget visibility and accountability. Track key operating and financial KPIs related to spend, hiring, service capacity, margin, and business performance. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions, resource allocation, and special projects. Partner with Corporate FP&A to ensure department-level insights are reflected in consolidated reporting and forecasts. Improve reporting processes through better data validation, automation, and scalable planning tools. Prepare clear, executive-ready summaries for department leaders, management reviews, and planning discussions. Who You Are Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (MBA or master's degree is a plus). 4+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or business finance experience, preferably in SaaS, technology, or a high-growth environment. Experience partnering directly with budget owners on budgeting, forecasting, and expense management. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, includin…