Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:

 - We’ve funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech

 - We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020 and 2021

 - We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023

 - We are USA Today’s Best Mortgage Lenders of 2023, Best for FHA Loans

 - We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world

 - And we’re just getting started!

We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive. 

A Better Opportunity

The Manager of FP&A will be responsible for providing financial decision support and partnership to Better’s business. This support spans many areas including forecasting and reporting (FP&A), resource allocation, business case support and strategic planning. As Manager of FP&A, you will be involved in the overall financial strategy and operating needs, create financial reports to review with cross-functional leaders to help them manage their budgets, refine their estimates, and create scalable KPIs. This position will require significant interaction with the senior leadership team, and other non-financial personnel. 

The ideal candidate is someone who brings instant credibility because of their accomplishments. They must be able to address technical and business questions and have the interpersonal skills to persuade or gain acceptance at a very senior level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the Financial Model, Budgeting & Forecasting, and profitability
• Lead the financial planning processes and development of annual and quarterly operating plans
• Create efficient and sustainable key-driver based financial forecasting models and processes
• Work closely with accounting team to develop a comprehensive and dynamic management reporting cadence that gives Executive Leadership Team and cross-functional leadership stakeholders with actionable insights into business performance vs. plan and forecast
• Conduct in-depth analysis of strategic initiatives and alternatives, market outlooks, and enterprise value drivers.
• Define leading performance indicators and partner with the Analytics team to develop dynamic dashboards which provide real-time, actionable business insights
• Lead financial modeling in support of M&A activity, and partner on integration activities on an as-needed basis
• Develop and implement a financial operating rhythm, seamlessly integrating strategic planning, annual planning and forecasting, and month-end activities into the broader Better operating rhythm
• Develop financial content and presentations in support of Board and key leadership meetings
• Establish strong, collaborative partnerships and effectively communicate with Executives and a diverse range of cross-functional leaders

• Must be a demonstrated leader
• Minimum of 5-years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. MBA preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with US GAAP
• Systems – Microsoft excel fluency required, NetSuite systems experience preferable
• Public company FP&A experience preferred, but not required
• Mortgage experience preferred, but not required
• Required ability to think in compliant, out of the box ways to accomplish business goals
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities and acumen, and fluent in all financial statements. Able to easily navigate large sets of data to drive to key business insights
• Excellent and creative written and oral communicator. Able to communicate across multiple business lines within the organization, and convey complex financial information in imaginative, easy to understand ways
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset. Natural curiosity to understand and possesses a desire to continuously improve
• Comfortable with ambiguity and can effectively lead and implement change.
• Ability to anticipate cause and effect, and make quick decisions
• Impeccable organization skills, and ability to properly prioritize and deliver on multiple projects at the same time
• Able to communicate across multiple bands within the organization, and convey complex financial information in imaginative, easy to understand ways
• Practical, results-oriented team builder with superior analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage through distractions, perform with changing priorities and aggressive deadlines

Company Benefits 

Our total rewards package consists of base salary, equity, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:

 - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401k, and more.

 - Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals.

 - Company paid for lunch when working in the office.

 - Additional benefit perks & discounts.

Disclaimer

Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.