Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Infoblox is a cloud-first networking and security company. The Manager, Finance will lead R&D finance planning, reporting, SaaS margin analytics, Product P&Ls, Anaplan implementation, cost allocation, and financial close activities while managing a team of analysts and applying AI-enabled tools to improve financial insights.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end Anaplan BvA and quarterly forecast process for Product, Engineering, and Security/InfoSec, including model design, driver logic, and reporting views
- Build, enhance, and administer R&D Anaplan models (OpEx, COGS, headcount, and product economics), partnering with Finance Systems to ensure data quality and governance
- Lead SaaS margin analytics, including margin views, SaaS COGS allocation methodologies, and GM% management across products and platforms
- Maintain and refine Product P&Ls (ARR, revenue, COGS, OpEx, and EBITDA views), aligning to corporate LRP and Board reporting requirements
- Manage monthly and quarterly close for R&D cost centers and SaaS COGS: post actuals, prepare accruals and journal entries, and assist with our monthly close process in partnership with Accounting
- Own software capitalization (ASC 350-40) tracking, classification, and amortization schedules, working closely with Technical Accounting
- Design and oversee cloud infrastructure cost allocation between COGS and R&D OpEx, ensuring transparent, repeatable methodologies
- Lead PO approval routing and open PO tracking for R&D cost centers, partnering with Procurement and budget owners
- Support internal and external audit requests for R&D expense, capex, software capitalization, and allocations
- Lead and develop a team of two Finance analysts while partnering closely with peer Finance Managers across R&D Finance to align methodologies, coordinate close and forecast cycles, and ensure consistent reporting across the team
- Apply AI tools (Claude, Aleph, etc.) to build dynamic reporting and reconciliation workflows that surface pattern-based insights for R&D leaders
- Build a deep understanding of company strategy, operating model, and current program landscape
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders across functions
- Identify early opportunities to bring structure, clarity, and alignment to active programs
- Own the monthly R&D BvA and forecast refresh in Anaplan for R&D Finance with minimal oversight
- Improve our current SaaS margin reporting package (by region, product, and cloud platform) into a package trusted by R&D and Finance leadership
- Update Product P&Ls within Anaplan across major product lines and implement at least one AI-assisted workflow to reduce cycle time for recurring reporting
- Establish operating rhythms with your two direct reports (1:1s, workload planning, review cadences) and launch initial development plans
- Be recognized as the go-to leader for R&D COGS, SaaS margins, and OpEx, with a robust Anaplan ecosystem that reduces manual Excel work
- Deliver accurate SaaS margin and Product P&L insights that inform the LRP, product investment decisions, and Board discussions
- Implement a roadmap of automation and AI-enabled improvements with Finance Systems, IT Data, and COO transformation programs
- Develop your team into a high-performing group with clear succession and growth aligned to Infoblox’s finance career ladders
Skills
- 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience in a SaaS, software, or technology environment
- Strong hands-on Anaplan experience (preferably Anaplan IFP/IFS), including model building and administration
- Deep understanding of both License and Maintenance renewal dynamics (including hardware refresh cycles) and SaaS unit economics, with the ability to translate recurring revenue models and SaaS margin analytics into Product P&Ls and Board reporting
- Demonstrated experience with month- and quarter-end close for OpEx and COGS, including accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Working knowledge of software capitalization under ASC 350-40 for internal-use software development costs
- Experience allocating cloud infrastructure costs across COGS and R&D OpEx
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial models, large data sets, and multiple sources of information
- Comfort using AI tools (Claude, productivity assistants) responsibly to improve finance workflows and insight generation
- People leadership experience, including direct management experience, with a focus on feedback, development, and upskilling
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Preferably with Networking and/or Security experience
- Anaplan Model Builder certification is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Generous PTO
- Flexible work options
- Learning opportunities
- Career-mobility programs
- Leadership workshops
- Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year
- Global employee resource groups
- A “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthy
- Modern offices with EV charging
- Healthy snacks
- Hackathons
- Game nights
- Culture celebrations
- Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
- Bonus or commission
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