Sr. Manager, Finance Pmo & Operations

Databricks Databricks · Data AI · San Francisco, CA · Finance

This role is for a Senior Manager, Finance PMO & Operations with a focus on FP&A at Databricks. The individual will drive organization, transformation, innovation, and operational efficiency across global Finance teams. Key responsibilities include project and program management, OKR setting, process optimization, transformation roadmaps, and organizational management. The role will also involve leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve Finance workflows and enable smarter decision-making, predictive insights, and scalable automation. Experience with AI/automation tools in Finance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive organization, transformation, innovation, and operational efficiency at scale
  2. Manage key programs across global Finance teams within the CFO organization and with our cross-functional stakeholders
  3. Own project and program management, including OKR setting, process optimization, transformation roadmaps, and organizational management and communications on behalf of the FP&A team
  4. Remove friction for the Finance team by developing organization-wide standards, leading programs, including communications, reporting, and metrics, optimizing processes, and driving technology improvements
  5. Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve Finance workflows and optimize our team’s work, enabling smarter decision-making, predictive insights, and scalable automation across core Finance processes

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience working in or with FP&A teams
  • 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects and programs with demonstrated success in process optimization and automation
  • Expertise in program management, executive communications, reporting, and metrics
  • Expertise in planning, OKRs, and QBRs
  • Experience in process improvement and optimization
  • Proficiency with JIRA, project management tools, and reporting systems
  • Expert-level presentation skills, including the ability to develop impactful presentations using Google Slides

Nice to have

  • SaaS industry experience
  • SQL or Python experience

What the JD emphasized

  • Experience implementing or managing AI and automation tools within Finance organizations