Opentext - The Information Company
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do - powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
Your Impact
As a
Sr. FP&A Manager, you will be a key member of the FP&A organization, partnering closely with Product Development leaders to consolidate, monitor, analyze, and report on OPEX, headcount, and P&L performance.
In this individual contributor role, you will support month-end close, monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and translate financial and operational data into actionable insights that support operational, resource, and investment decisions.
You will leverage your financial modeling, Excel, AI, ERP, and reporting expertise to provide meaningful insights that drive financial decision-making and long-term value for the business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and builds strong relationships as a trusted business partner.
What the Role Offers
- Financial Planning & Reporting: Own and support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of OPEX, headcount, and P&L performance.
- Data & Financial Analysis: Integrate data from ERP, HR, and other reporting systems to develop financial models, analyze performance, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights.
- Variance Analysis & Executive Insights: Consolidate and validate financial performance and prepare variance commentary, executive presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- R&D Cost Analysis: Analyze Development spending across hyperscaler cloud infrastructure, third-party royalties, internal and external labor, supporting software, and other key R&D cost categories.
- Business Partnership: Partner with Product Development leaders, Accounting, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support financial performance, close processes, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
- Strategic & Ad-Hoc Support: Provide financial analysis and insights for strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and evolving business needs while identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation.
What You Need to Succeed
- 5+ years of progressive Finance experience, preferably in FP&A with strong business partnership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills with experience using AI, ERP/financial reporting systems, Power BI, and Tableau.
- Technology or software development industry experience preferred.
- Strong judgment with the ability to independently identify priorities, develop informed recommendations, and drive initiatives through completion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
- Proactive and adaptable self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
One Last Thing
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by partnering with Product Development leaders, turning complex financial data into actionable insights, and helping shape strategic investment and business decisions
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: $110,960 - $160,960; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations. 
