Associate Director, Analytics (FP&A Business Partner)

Job Summary

Vista Equity Partners is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Associate Director to join the Analytics team within the Value Creation function. Acting as a strategic financial & operational thought partner, the Associate Director will collaborate with investment professionals, executives, and internal stakeholders to unlock growth opportunities and improve operational performance. This role will design and deliver innovative analytics solutions, enabling data-driven decisions across the firm and its portfolio companies. 

Responsibilities

• Acting as an FP&A Business Partner collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into impactful, actionable analytics insights.
• Champion the adoption of generative AI and advanced analytics to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic analytics guidance to Vista and portfolio company teams, ensuring alignment with key business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional analytics initiatives, managing timelines and deliverables to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of team best practices, standardization of tools, and internal knowledge sharing.
• Communicate complex data insights clearly and persuasively to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Promote a data-driven culture by mentoring junior team members and advocating for analytics as a value creation lever.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, or FP&A in enterprise software.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field from a top academic institution.
• Demonstrated ability to turn complex datasets into strategic insights that influence executive decisions.
• Expertise in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and business case development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Marketo, and planning tools like Anaplan or Adaptive Insights is preferred.