Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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FP&A Manager EMEA

Sharkninjaoperatingllc · London, United Kingdom

Regular Full Time Hybrid Manager Shared Adam Quigley

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

 

Manager, FP&A – EMEA 

Battersea, London / Hybrid (3 days per week in office) 

 

About the Role 

Reporting into the FP&A Senior Manager, EMEA, the FP&A Manager, EMEA is a high-impact role at the heart of SharkNinja's EMEA finance function. You will be a key driver of financial performance and insight across the region - owning core FP&A deliverables, driving the EMEA Data/BI FP&A transformation agenda, and acting as the primary link to the Global BI/IT Teams. 

This role is for someone who combines deep technical FP&A expertise with a passion for data, tools, and continuous improvement. You won't just report the numbers — you'll own the infrastructure behind them, drive simplification, and help build a best-in-class FP&A function that scales with one of the fastest-growing consumer businesses in the world. 

 

FP&A Core Deliverables 

  • Lead and animate the EMEA month-end close cycle, delivering high-quality variance analysis, management commentary, and P&L performance reporting to the EMEA Finance Leadership Team (FLT), with support from the Senior Analyst. 
  • Establish and maintain clear forums with the Accounting team to review the balance sheet and support quarterly and year-end closing. 
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis and business case support for EMEA-wide initiatives 
  • Champion simplification across FP&A processes (month end & forecast), leveraging AI tools, analytics, and structured ways of working to reduce manual effort and increase impact. 
  • Drive the animation of financial performance across the EMEA business, using BI tools and automation to bring data to life. 
  • Own the maintenance of FP&A master data, including region, customer, category, and product hierarchies — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all financial reporting. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between EMEA Finance and the Global BI & IT team, ensuring alignment on tools, reporting priorities, and the rollout of global innovations into the EMEA environment. 
  • Lead the local execution of global and regional data transformation projects — including PowerBI dashboard development, P&L fundamentals alignment (e.g. gross-to-net, Oracle SKU-level data, legacy BI migration)  
  • Drive a culture of documentation, process excellence, and continuous improvement within the EMEA FP&A team. 
  • Act as a champion for financial data governance and best practice, embedding robust controls and scalable processes as the business continues to grow at pace. 
  • Line Management of one qualified Senior Analyst 

 

Some of what we're looking for 

  • 5 years + experience in an FP&A role within a global organization, with strong exposure to month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting cycles. 
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen with experience translating financial performance into narrative that drives decision-making. 
  • Expert-level Excel skills and financial modelling capability 
  • Deep hands-on expertise in PowerBI and Snowflake, including dashboard development, data modelling, and self-service BI. 
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all financial reporting. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with a high degree of organization and dependability. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence presenting to and engaging cross-functional stakeholders across geographies & levels. 
  • Experience leading or contributing to finance or data transformation projects; project management capability is a plus and will be developed in role. 
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; with professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent required). 
  • Line management experience preferred but not essential 

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Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.  

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. 

Learn more about us:  
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Outrageously Extraordinary 

SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice

 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]