Finance Director - Cloud

Requisition Number: 218036

External Description:

What You’ll Do  

Teradata is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to lead the financial oversight of its Cloud business. This role will be an integral part of helping steer the company's financial strategy with a focus on profitable growth. The ideal candidate is personable, self-motivated and technically proficient as they work alongside stakeholders from across the business. 

Responsibilities 

• Financial Strategy & Analysis: Develop and implement robust financial strategies aligned with the company's goals. Conduct in-depth analysis of cloud operations, ARR, and margins to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. 
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling. Provide accurate financial forecasts for cloud operations, ensuring alignment with the company's growth targets. 
• Performance Management: Monitor and report on financial performance against budget and forecast, providing insights and recommendations to optimize profitability. 
• Cost Management: Implement effective cost control measures for cloud operations. Drive efficiency and cost savings without compromising service quality. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, sales, and product development, to align financial and business strategies. 
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders. 
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team. 

Who You’ll Work With  

• Provide support to the Sr Vice President of Cloud Operations 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across all areas of Teradata 

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.  
• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a SaaS or technology company. 

• Proven expertise in financial management of cloud operations and a strong understanding of ARR and margin analysis. 
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel. 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams. 
• Knowledge of current financial regulations and reporting requirements. 

What You’ll Bring  

• Proven expertise in financial management of cloud operations and a strong understanding of ARR and margin analysis. 
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel. 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams. 
• Knowledge of current financial regulations and reporting requirements. 

Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata 

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

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City: VIRTUAL

State: Georgia

Community / Marketing Title: Finance Director - Cloud

Job Category: Finance

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Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

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