GitLab - FP&A Manager, R&D

• Experience as a finance business partner supporting a business function, including headcount management, vendor spend, forecasting, variance analysis, and annual planning; candidates may have gained this experience through a range of backgrounds. • Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into clear narratives and influence executives, vice presidents, and cross-functional stakeholders. • Advanced financial modeling skills, including the ability to quickly build complex models from scratch using Excel or Google Sheets for new and ambiguous business questions. • Navigate complex or challenging stakeholder conversations by evaluating financial trade-offs and communicating clear recommendations. • Ability to prioritize with limited direction and guide complex projects while managing changing priorities. • A collaborative approach to exchanging knowledge and working across finance teams. • Experience with Adaptive Planning or NetSuite, exposure to cloud hosting or infrastructure spend, and ability to learn and use GitLab are helpful but not required. • The FP&A team partners with executive team members across GitLab to provide timely, fact-based, evidence-based planning support. We support annual planning, own the operating plan and long-term financial model, support internal financial reporting, and develop financial and analytical tools that help make GitLab predictable. In this role, you’ll be the primary finance partner for Research and Development, work closely with Product and Engineering leadership, and collaborate with FP&A team members who support cloud hosting and General and Administrative functions. We operate in GitLab’s all-remote, asynchronous environment and value clear communication, ownership, mentorship, and the ability to make complex information useful. The Director of FP&A is hands-on and available to help while giving each team member opportunities to present to leadership and own their work. • How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being • Flexible Paid Time Off • Team Member Resource Groups • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Growth and Development Fund • Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. • Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. • Country Hiring Guidelines: