Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Navan is seeking a Sr. Manager to join our Travel Finance team. This critical role involves driving financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for the Navan Travel segment, as well as developing automated processes to scale our business. Will partner closely with account management on all GTM, Revenue and COGS reporting.  You will drive the customer profitability story telling.   The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with business insight, excels at data-driven storytelling, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Partnership: Embedded with the business and providing strategic finance partnership to multiple executive leaders throughout the Navan Travel organization.
• Financial Forecasting: Lead end-to-end financial forecasting processes (current quarter, current year, multi-year) for Navan Travel, including revenue, COGS, and gross margins.
• Business Insights: Act as a subject matter expert on Navan Travel economics, providing business cases and assessments to guide strategic decisions relating to company growth and profitability initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Investigate financial discrepancies, identify root causes, and effectively communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• KPI Reporting: Deliver clear and actionable KPI reporting to stakeholders, highlighting key trends and recommendations.
• Process Automation: Evolve and automate financial models and reporting frameworks to support the business and enhance forecasting precision.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 8+ years of demonstrated experience in a finance-related role (investment banking, consulting, or finance and operations within a top technology company).
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field is required. An MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling skills, expert proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and experience with SQL. Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., ThoughtSpot, Tableau, Power BI).
• Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to convey insights through data storytelling and influence decision-making.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Personal Attributes: Results-oriented with strong business judgment, high attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and controllership.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a strong bias for action and ownership.
• Tools Familiarity: Experience with financial planning tools such as Anaplan, Cognos TM1, or Hyperion Essbase is a plus.