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Atlassian

Head of FP&A Finance Business Partners - R&D + G&A

San Francisco, CA / Remote

Working at Atlassian

Atlassian can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Assuming you have eligible working rights and a sufficient time zone overlap with your team, you can choose to work remotely or from an office (unless it's necessary for your role to be performed in the office). Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

Atlassian is hiring a finance leader to support the R&D and G&A organisations. This is a highly visible role in the organization with close partnerships with senior business leaders including our COO, CPO and CFO. From supporting the R&D product roadmap to IT strategy to the long-term real estate footprint, you will lead an FP&A team responsible for executing the operational strategy of Atlassian and also play a lead role in building out finance processes to support these functions.

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In this role, you will report to the Head of FP&A Finance Business Partners and will lead a growing distributed team. You will mentor a team that already works across our organization to drive strategic thinking about the growth of our business. You will play a key role in planning, providing insight into business performance, supporting strategic decision-making and helping predict the future of the business. You will provide thought leadership to our CFO, our Founders and the Executive Team.

More about you

We are seeking a dynamic senior finance leader for this critical role. With a passion to understand the bigger picture and think strategically, you also enjoy rolling up your sleeves and diving into intricate analyses, while also stepping back to develop a perspective on the business and drive outcomes. You thrive in a fast pace environment, look to solve challenging problems and are motivated to implement innovative ways to do things better.

You are a natural leader, with a "get it done" attitude. You draw people to you with your energy and curiosity. You work hard, but don't take yourself too seriously. You can build credibility with your knowledge of both detail and big themes and communicate effectively with Executives, driving insight and action.

In this role, you'll get to:

  • Lead Atlassian operating forecast for R&D and G&A.
  • Partner with the R&D organization and other teams in the Finance organization to build out finance processes to support product resource allocation
  • Drive the short and long-range financial planning processes with the R&D and G&A organisations
  • Partner with the real estate team on real estate strategy and planning
  • Identify investment opportunities and focus areas that propel Atlassian's continued growth
  • Provide data-driven insights into business performance, supporting strategic decision-making
  • Lead a high-functioning distributed team

On your first day, we'll expect you to have:

  • Possess a very strong work ethic and are high energy
  • Are innovative, decisive, and willing to challenge the status quo
  • Help set and drive a vision to establish a best-in-class FP&A support model
  • Provide insights that help drive efficient capital allocation across the company and the functions you support
  • Are a cross-team collaborator, able to effectively work with teams across multiple departments, time zones, and functions
  • Have a consistent record of motivating change while still being collaborative and inclusive in nature
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex financial information to leaders
  • Are a strategic problem solver, especially when navigating ambiguity, hands-on and resourceful
  • Are adaptable and handle contending responsibilities in a timely manner
  • Quantitative:
  • Experience in leading and developing high caliber teams
  • Experience in helping orchestrate and execute financial planning cycles
  • Deep understanding of financial modeling and key metrics used in the B2B SaaS; strong understanding of US GAAP
  • Prior software sector experience is a strong plus
  • A minimum of 10 years in finance
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Accounting, Economics), MBA and/or CPA is a plus

Compensation

At Atlassian, we tie our base pay ranges to role and level. In the United States, that means your base pay ranges will fall into one of three geographic pay zones depending on your location. Our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $180,000 Min - $276,000 TA Max

Zone B: $162,000 Min- $248,400 TA Max

Zone C: $149,400 Min - $229,100 TA Max

Within each range, base pay is ultimately determined based on your skills, expertise, and experience. This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and/or equity.

Please see here for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Our perks & benefits

To support you at work and play, our perks and benefits include ample time off, an annual education budget, paid volunteer days, and so much more.

About Atlassian

The world's best teams work better together with Atlassian. From medicine and space travel, to disaster response and pizza deliveries, Atlassian software products help teams all over the planet. At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA
Job ID: Atlassian-40039522-b280-412d-84b2-5483c5d68b63
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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