FP&A Manager (Denver)

Location: Denver, CO, US

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Commodities & Energy
Reports To: CFO

About Us: 

Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership.  Together we’re helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage – one bold idea at a time.  With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, Zema Global empowers customers to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results.

At Zema Global, we Think Big, Make It Happen, and Win as One. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities.  If you’re inspired by solving complex challenges and contributing to a culture that values purpose and performance, we invite you to join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in guiding Zema Global’s strategic financial planning, supporting the C-suite and functional leads in decision-making and optimizing financial operations as the business scales. This is a hands-on, highly strategic role requiring deep FP&A expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop comprehensive financial models that integrate SaaS revenue streams (subscriptions, professional services) and payments revenue streams (interchange, value-added services), including cash flow forecasts and sensitivity/scenario analyses.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and planning support to the C-suite and functional leaders.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to company leaders to evaluate initiatives, pricing models, customer acquisition strategies, and key SaaS/Payments metrics.
• Own monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis and board decks.
• Collaborate with Accounting on monthly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast, providing clear commentary on business drivers.
• Lead the buildout and optimization of FP&A tools and dashboards.
• Drive automation of reporting and planning processes, ensuring data integrity and consistency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally with exposure to SaaS, Payments, or Commodities/Energy industries.
• Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting and modelling for complex revenue streams.
• Advanced knowledge of FP&A processes, management reporting and financial systems.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of improving processes, implementing automation and enhancing reporting efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to SaaS subscription-based revenue and payment processing business models within an energy or data-driven business is a plus

• Experience with NetSuite or similar enterprise ERP systems.
• Experience in high-growth, post-acquisition environments.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting/BI tool skills.
• Experience supporting international entities, including UK and APAC jurisdictions

Why Zema Global?

• Be part of a rapidly growing company shaping how data drives decisions in energy and commodities.
• Work with cutting-edge technology alongside industry experts.
• Significant opportunity to impact strategy, revenue growth, and decision-making.
• Join a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and autonomy to drive meaningful change.

How to Apply
Send your CV highlighting your relevant experience (we only accept CVs in English). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency submissions, please.

*** No visa sponsorship is available for this position ***

Equality and Diversity
Zema Global is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.