About Us
Planful is the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform, which helps businesses drive peak financial performance, is used around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and analytics. Planful empowers finance, accounting, and business users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1,500 customers, including 23andMe, Bose, Boston Red Sox, Five Guys, and Zappos, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at planful.com.
About the Role
As a Sr. Product Manager at Planful, you will be responsible for driving the strategy, development, and success of our consolidation solution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams around the globe including engineering, design, marketing, and sales to define the product vision, prioritize features, and deliver innovative solutions that empower organizations to close and consolidate their books with speed and accuracy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-growth product line, shape the future of the consolidation business, and drive impact for our customers and business.
Responsibilities
Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned with company goals and market opportunities. Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to identify market needs, trends, and opportunities for differentiation. Prioritize feature development and enhancements based on customer feedback, market analysis, and business objectives. Work closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into user stories, specifications, and design concepts. Lead the product development process, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint review sessions. Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to develop go-to-market strategies, product messaging, and sales enablement materials. Monitor product performance, metrics, and KPIs, and iterate on product features and enhancements based on user feedback and data insights. Evangelize the product internally and externally, including participation in industry events, webinars, and customer advisory boards. Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in close and consolidation technology, contributing to the technical growth and advancement of the team.
What You Bring to the Table
Proven experience (6+ years) in product management roles, with a focus on consolidations, FP&A, and accounting software. Preference for experience having implemented enterprise software, ideally in Finance. Strong understanding of IFRS and US GAAP accounting principles. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, prioritize initiatives, and drive product development from concept to launch. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate product vision, requirements, and priorities to stakeholders. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools such as JIRA or Asana. Familiarity with data analytics, business intelligence tools, and other close consolidation software is a plus. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, creativity, and solving customer problems. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions. Experience with cloud software delivery, and specifically the practice of Agile development methodologies. Experience interacting with North American and European based customers.
Why Planful
Planful exists to enrich the world by helping our customers and our people achieve peak performance. To foster the best in class work we’re so proud of, we’ve created a best-in-class culture, including:
2 Volunteer days, Birthday PTO, and quarterly company Wellness Days 3 months' supply of diapers and meal deliveries for the first month of your Maternity/Paternity leave Annual Planful Palooza, our in-person, company-wide culture kickoff - most recently held in Goa, India! Company-wide Mentorship program with Executive sponsorship of CFO and Manager-specific monthly training programs Employee Resource Groups such as Women of Planful, Parents of Planful, and many more. We encourage our teammates to bring their authentic selves to the team, and have full support in creating new ERGs & communities along the way.