DigitalOcean is a cutting-edge technology company focused on simplifying cloud and AI for builders. They are seeking a high-caliber finance professional to serve as a key architect of their corporate financial strategy, responsible for cash forecasting, equity dilution models, and long-range planning integration.
Responsibilities:
- Own the cash forecast during each monthly forecast cycle, including the annual planning cycle
- Maintain and evolve the WASO (Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) and EPS (Earnings per Share) model, including equity roll-forward schedules and dilution forecasting
- Architect and update the Balance Sheet forecast, proactively monitoring leverage ratios and capital structure health
- Analyze interest expense trends and the impact of debt instruments on the overall P&L and cash position
- Manage the Long-Range Planning (LRP) model, translating multi-year strategic initiatives into a cohesive financial outlook for various scenario analyses
- Act as the primary FP&A lead for Treasury support, providing data-driven insights for debt servicing, interest expense forecasting, and overall cash management
- Support development of integrated modeling for CapEx and equipment lease forecasts in close collaboration with the COGS and Operations teams
- Drive accountability for cash performance metrics, specifically owning the tracking and reporting of Adjusted FCF, Unlevered FCF, and Cash Generated metrics
- Drive end-of-quarter Cash Flow analysis with Accounts Payable and Accounting to ensure accuracy, control over final pay runs, and weekly liquidity management
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual support for internal reporting and external earnings requirements related to equity, debt, and cash flow movements
- Support the advancement of FP&A processes, Adaptive Insights planning system and related IT tools, and financial modeling to enhance the overall finance function
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial closes on a monthly basis
- Prepare presentations and key reporting to the Board of Directors and Executive Team
- Develop business cases and analysis to inform and support business and financial decisions
- Collaborate cross functionally to understand the financial impact of, and help prioritize, new business initiatives and investments