Manager, Business Planning Details

Manager, Business Planning

Wyze Labs - Kirkland, WA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Who is Wyze?
Come and be a part of what GeekWire calls a top 100 “most popular and trending” Pacific Northwest tech company at one of Built-in-Seattle’s “100 Best Places to work in Seattle 2021”
Wyze’s mission is to make great technology accessible to everyone because we believe that when great technology is accessible, curiosity thrives! Founded just over three years ago, Wyze started as a smart camera company and has since branched out into the entire smart home ecosystem.
Our offices are based in Kirkland, WA, an outstanding city 10.3 miles east of downtown Seattle and nestled around beautiful Lake Washington! We also have offices in Beijing and Shenzhen, China!
At the announcement of the pandemic reaching US borders, Wyze employees quickly adapted to WFH setups and we, as well as any new hires, will continue to thrive from the safety of our homes until we can make a safe return to work in our new, COVID-conscious office space.
This role is based full-time in Kirkland, Washington and we are happy to help new folks relocate to this wonderful, tech-savvy city!
Why You Will Make an Impact:
The Manager of Business Planning will play a critical and leading role in the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) offense at Wyze. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining financial planning processes that create direct links to the company’s strategic priorities and will connect dots across the entire enterprise. You will enjoy a fast-paced environment where you will have chances to influence the decisions of the executives, and what you do will have a significant impact on the growth and profitability of the business. This role requires great attention to detail, the ability to clearly articulate key messages with business leaders, and the desire to be on a dynamic team within a fast-growing organization. A Look Inside the Role:

• Perform monthly and quarterly analysis on key drivers of revenue, gross margin, and SG&A; identify drivers to variances and assess risks and opportunities in forward-looking projections.
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to provide insightful recommendations to business partners; foster proactive communication across the organization’s functions through a partnership with Wyze’s Business Intelligence & Analytics team.
• Develop planning/forecast models and assist in the development of the long-term projections, annual budget, and in-year forecasts.
• Develop reports as part of the financial toolkit to provide improved visibility for business partners and executives.
• Drive insight through robust financial models to support business decisions.

You Already Have These Qualifications and Love What You Do:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related area.
• 5+ years of proven experience in FP&A.
• Analytical and quick learner with demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Experience building and managing Excel models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and decision support.
• Experience building, leading, and executing financial processes and structures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

And Even Better if the Following Applies to You:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar qualification is a plus.
• Advanced user of Excel. Experience with Power Query and Power Pivot.
• Industry experience in e-commerce, consumer technology, distribution, retail, etc.

Our BenefitsWyze has a full benefits package through Premera Blue Cross. This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, EAP, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, FSA, and Daycare FSA. Employee premiums will be paid 100%, and 80% paid premium for dependents. 10 Holidays - 6 set holidays and 4 Floating Holidays for you to use however you choose 15 days of PTO every year Additional Wyze anniversary vacation days 9 sick days/mental health days per calendar year Principal 401k Plan - there is no company match at this time Rosetta Stone reimbursement if you'd like to learn Mandarin $50 a month reimbursed as a technology stipend - taxes apply Wyze employee product perks: Wyze employees receive an array of our most loved products and services, as well as Wyze software services once they are launched. Employees also get a chance to participate in our beta program for unreleased products to help make Wyze better for all! Come Join Us!If this sounds too good to be true and you are ready to be part of #teamwyze, then we want to hear from you! Please send us a cover letter that showcases some of the outstanding things you can do and how you feel they could apply to our vision and projects here at Wyze!We will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at recruiting@wyze.com. Lastly, and exceptionally important to us: we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity as well as inclusion here at Wyze. We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. That’s how we do things!