Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: Santa Clara, CA (On-site) At Picarro, we are revolutionizing the way industries and governments monitor air quality, emissions, and energy infrastructure. As the world leader in high-precision scientific instruments and monitoring solutions, our technology helps solve some of the most pressing global challenges. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support strategic financial planning and operational decision-making across the business.

This role reports to the Head of Global FP&A and serves as a player-coach—combining hands-on financial analysis with leadership of FP&A analysts. The Senior Manager will partner closely with leadership across finance, operations, and go-to-market teams to deliver insights that drive performance, improve forecasting accuracy, and support company growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead core financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning • Develop and maintain financial models supporting revenue forecasting, operating expenses, headcount planning, and cash flow projections • Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations leadership to support go-to-market strategy, pricing decisions, and investment planning • Analyze business performance, including pipeline trends, sales performance, and go-to-market ROI, to guide strategic growth decisions • Prepare executive-level reporting, including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, performance metrics, and board presentation materials • Lead monthly business reviews and communicate key drivers behind financial performance, risks, and opportunities • Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure financial forecasts align with operational plans • Drive improvements in financial planning processes, reporting automation, and financial systems integration • Support strategic initiatives, including product launches, market expansion, and operational scaling • Mentor and develop FP&A team members while remaining actively involved in financial modeling and analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field • 7–10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business finance within an operating company • Experience managing or mentoring finance professionals while remaining hands-on with financial modeling and analysis • Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis experience • Advanced Excel skills, including complex modeling and scenario analysis • Experience with ERP and FP&A tools such as NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, or similar systems • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for senior leadership • Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across global teams • High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and investor data Preferred Experience • Experience supporting hardware, manufacturing, or technology companies with global operations • Experience with product-based businesses that combine hardware, software, and services, revenue models • Strong understanding of SaaS and hybrid hardware/SaaS metrics, including ARR, CAC, LTV, and revenue forecasting • MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred Key Competencies • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen • Hands-on leader comfortable operating both strategically and tactically • Strong business partner who collaborates effectively across finance, operations, and go-to-market teams • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and financial discipline Salary &

Benefits

The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 to $190,000.

Compensation

will be determined based on location,