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Banyan Software

Vice President, FP&A

full-time•Toronto

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Location

Toronto

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

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About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.</p></div><p><strong>Why Banyan</strong></p> <p>Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.&nbsp;For more information visit: <a href="http://www.banyansoftware.com">http://www.banyansoftware.com</a></p> <p>Banyan Software is seeking a forward-thinking and hands-on finance leader to architect the next generation of our FP&amp;A capabilities. As VP, FP&amp;A, you will play a critical role in evolving and scaling how financial insights are created, communicated and operationalized across a rapidly expanding, global, and decentralized portfolio.</p> <p>This leader will shape and refine the systems, processes and analytical rigor that scale with Banyan’s growth bringing clarity, consistency and speed to decision-making while empowering our Operating Groups to manage performance with confidence. You will be a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering with leaders across the organization to modernize our FP&amp;A infrastructure and strengthen a cohesive framework that enhances visibility, accountability and strategic alignment.</p> <p>The ideal candidate combines strong strategic orientation with a willingness to dive deep. You have seen what “great” looks like in high-growth, multi-entity environments and know how to build scalable planning, reporting and analytics foundations that unlock value across a diverse portfolio.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Enterprise FP&amp;A Strategy &amp; Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advance the strategic direction for FP&amp;A, strengthening and scaling our planning and reporting framework that supports Banyan’s next phase of growth.</li> <li>Serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, shaping processes, tools and insights that elevate financial clarity, accountability and strategic agility across the organization.</li> <li>Build trusted partnerships with executives and Operating Group leaders, translating complex financial signals into actionable insights that drive performance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Systems, Automation &amp; Data Infrastructure</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build a scalable FP&amp;A systems roadmap, leveraging NetSuite and connected tools to automate reporting, strengthen data integrity and streamline workflows.</li> <li>Partner with technology teams and external vendors to modernize forecasting and reporting capabilities through automation and integration.</li> <li>Establish and enforce portfolio-wide standards for data consistency, financial controls, KPI definitions and reporting hygiene.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Planning, Budgeting &amp; Forecasting Excellence</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the end-to-end budget and forecasting architecture, ensuring a unified process that is efficient, transparent and aligned with organizational priorities.</li> <li>Enhance and evolve forecasting frameworks, including scenario planning and sensitivity analyses, to improve accuracy, speed and decision quality.</li> <li>Reinforce and scale a consistent planning cadence across our decentralized Operating Groups while preserving local ownership and accountability.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Insightful, Scalable Reporting &amp; Executive Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Refine and elevate management reporting to deliver clear, timely and actionable insights across customer, product and market dimensions.</li> <li>Expand and deepen visibility into unit economics, retention, profitability and other key performance drivers across the portfolio through consistent analytical frameworks.</li> <li>Provide leadership with forward-looking analysis that surfaces trends, risks and opportunities, enabling faster and more informed strategic decisions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Strategic &amp; Operational Analytics</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strengthen the analytical models, toolkits and processes that empower Operating Groups to generate high-quality, consistent insights.</li> <li>Build analysis that improves understanding of customer behavior, product performance and key value drivers.</li> <li>Provide HQ-level analysis that informs resource allocation, portfolio decisions, and long-range strategic planning.</li> <li>Support capital markets activities, including lender and investor reporting, diligence, and refinancing through robust analytical inputs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leadership &amp; Team Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and scale a high-performing distributed FP&amp;A function with strong analytical and business partnership capabilities.</li> <li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.</li> <li>Strengthen collaboration and alignment across Operating Groups and HQ by building tools, processes and relationships that improve financial understanding and enable stronger execution.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field or equivalent experience; CFA, CPA or MBA preferred.</li> <li>10+ years of progressive FP&amp;A experience, including leadership roles in high-growth and/or multi-entity software environments.</li> <li>Proven success building and improving FP&amp;A processes, teams, systems and reporting at scale.</li> <li>Strong systems mindset with advanced NetSuite experience and familiarity with BI and automation tools.</li> <li>Exceptional financial modeling, strategic planning, and executive communication skills.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a decentralized environment.</li> <li>Hands-on operator who can dive into complexity while driving strategic outcomes.</li> <li>Experience supporting lender diligence or refinancing processes; M&amp;A exposure is a plus.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div id="fortidlp-input-element-parent"></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &amp; Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Beware of Recruitment Scams</strong></em></p> <p>We have been made aware of individuals fraudulently posing as members of our Talent Acquisition team and extending fake job offers. These scams may involve requests for personal information or payment for equipment.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Protect yourself by following these steps:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Verify that all communications from our recruiting team come from an <strong>@banyansoftware.com</strong> email address.</li> <li>Remember, employers will <strong>never</strong> request payment or banking information during the hiring process.</li> <li>If you receive a suspicious message, <strong>do not respond</strong> — instead, forward it to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> and/or report it to the platform where you received it.</li> </ul> <p>Your safety and security are important to us. Thank you for staying vigilant.</p></div>

What you'll do

  • The VP, FP&A will advance the strategic direction for FP&A and build trusted partnerships with executives to translate financial signals into actionable insights. This role involves leading the budget and forecasting architecture and refining management reporting to deliver clear insights across various dimensions.

About Banyan Software

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software businesses, their employees, and customers to preserve the legacy of founders, while helping grow the business into the future. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets all over the world. Today Banyan has over 3,000 employees throughout the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2016 with permanent capital to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy, hold and grow for life strategy. For more information on Banyan Software, Inc. visit: http://www.banyansoftware.com What We Look For: - Great enterprise software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets - We work with owners who are thinking about an exit today or further down the road - We are flexible and can be creative when we find a business that is a good fit The businesses in the Banyan family all share a similar profile: - Annual revenues in excess of $2M-$30M - A high percentage of recurring revenue - Positive operating margins and cash flow - High customer retention and satisfaction - Happy and committed employees

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