Finance Manager, Operating Expense

Finance Manager, Operating Expense

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office per week) in Colorado Springs, CO or Redmond, WA only

About the Role:

At Pushpay, our vision is to build world-class giving and engagement solutions that help churches and faith-based organizations achieve their missions. Our company offers amazing opportunities for development and growth, a great benefits package, and a rewarding work environment where employees feel valued, and their contributions celebrated. 

The Finance Manager, Opex will join a growing international finance team. You will be responsible for managing and controlling Pushpay’s operating expenses working closely with company leadership. You will also support strategic decision making through analysis and executive-level presentations.

We’re seeking an established FP&A professional who is able to work independently, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and work in the details while also seeing the big picture.

We believe the best investment we can make is in our people and are fiercely committed to creating opportunity through real world experiences, mentorship, coaching, and education. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Named as one of BuiltIn ‘Best Places to Work’ in Seattle, Denver and Dallas for 2025; ranked number 10 by Seattle Business Magazine in the ‘Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For’ list in the large companies category for 2024; named as a 2025 'Best Places to Work for Women' by Best Companies Group.

Benefits and Compensation:

We have a passion for making all employees feel supported. In addition to having a genuine interest in helping you do your best work and drive your career, we offer:

• 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical HDHP Plan, Dental, and Vision for employee

• 70% employer-paid premiums for Medical PPO Plan for employees, and Medical, Dental, and Vision for dependents

• 401K match

• Hybrid work model - 3 days in the office / 2 days remote each week

• 12 paid Company Holidays

• 2 paid Volunteer Time Off days

• 15 days PTO, to start, increases with tenure and seniority.

• Paid parental and adoption leave

• Compensation Range: $112,706 - $147,997, depending on location.

Compensation ranges are determined by role and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the pay range for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Finance: Provide financial analysis on a regular basis to drive strategic decisions and organization and departmental initiatives through budgetary goals
• Financial Analysis: Perform variance analysis and prepare spreadsheets, graphs, and charts to help illustrate financial trends; Work with stakeholders to explain variances, identify trends, and recommend actions
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare the annual operating budget for Pushpay operating expenses, including headcount, and subsequent forecasts with limited oversight
• Business Partnering: Develop a deep knowledge of Pushpay’s business by working with company leadership and business unit managers
• Process Optimization: Identify areas to improve communication between teams, automate reports, and improve processes; Execute process improvement initiatives to completion  - resulting in greater accuracy and efficiency
• Systems Mastery: Leverage existing systems to most efficiently and effectively drive results; Scope and propose new tools to enhance productivity and engagement; Opportunity to become subject matter expert
• Special / ad hoc projects: Opportunity to work directly with executives and leadership on highly impactful and meaningful initiatives 

What You’ll Bring:

• Self-directed with experience designing and owning a process end-to-end
• Experience managing headcount, expenses, and reporting in Workday Adaptive Financial Planning
• Ability to balance many things at once and handle the most critical issues in a time sensitive manner with a high degree of accuracy
• A collaborative approach to building relationships and partnering throughout the business
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a sense of “what matters”
• Excellent problem-solving skills including and the ability to work through ambiguity
• A self-starter with the desire to work on a mission-driven team with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal skills, including experience with executive / Board Of Directors level audiences
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism, business judgment, tact, and diplomacy

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree 
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A professional roles evidencing strong business acumen, modeling capability, and ability to work well across different functions
• Experience communicating financial information to non-financial leaders
• Experience building and maintaining complex models and reports in Excel
• Experience in Workday Adaptive Financial Planning required
• Experience working in a private-equity portfolio environment a plus
• Experience or demonstrated interest in software, SaaS, payments, tech-enabled services a plus

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer will be required. This role consistently operates standard office equipment such as computers and phones. This is largely a sedentary role but may occasionally require lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, or standing as necessary. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

If you require a modification to your work equipment or furniture please contact the People Team - [email protected]

Pushpay is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. Pushpay uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Head to our career page to learn more.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, or you require religious accommodation, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Pushpay, please contact [email protected].

About Pushpay

Pushpay helps organizations and communities come to gather & stay connected, strengthening community, connection, and belonging through our suite of mobile apps, management software, and giving technology. Our 550 Pushpay teammates support 10,000+ customers as they drive social good, and we’re honored to have processed over $15 billion in charitable giving. We’re growing fast, including some exciting acquisitions in recent years, and we need driven talent. Join Pushpay and grow with us!

**Applications will be taken on an ongoing basis.