Offer summary

Qualifications:

BA/BS in finance, accounting, or a related quantitative field., 3+ years of experience in financial analysis with increasing complexity., Advanced Excel modeling and analytical skills, including building financial models from scratch., Experience using financial planning and analysis systems and tools..

Key responsibilities:

Partner with business units to provide financial support during budgeting cycles.

Provide financial reporting to analyze performance versus plan and reconcile forecasts.

Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support business objectives.

Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial results and improve finance processes.

Job description

About this Role

Our Finance team is passionate about supporting the business and ensuring resources are used wisely to drive impactful decisions. We’re looking for a collaborative, analytical thinker who enjoys solving problems, working with diverse teams, and translating data into actionable insights. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will work closely with our business units, analyze operational data, and forecast expenditures. This role provides a foundational understanding of the business's financial health, which is used to drive change and set us up for long-term success.

Our Senior Financial Analyst opportunity reports to our Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a remote role with a strong preference for candidates who live on the West Coast.

You Will...

Partner with business units and department owners in providing financial support during the strategic and annual budgeting cycles, including, but not limited to, the Engineering team
Provide financial reporting to understand performance versus plan, reconcile forecasts to actual results monthly, as well as trade-off scenarios in resource allocation to help drive decision making
Form trusted relationships with department leaders and key stakeholders across the company, as both a trusted resource and objective participant in financial planning and decision making
Develop and own financial models and analyses that support the short and long-term objectives of the department and the company
Maintain detailed financial forecasts that accurately predict business performance; highlight key variances, risks, and opportunities
Work closely with our Accounting team to ensure accurate results during the close of each financial period
Own the Balance Sheet model, Cash Flow model, and other income/expense assumptions, in partnership with Accounting
Maintain and expand the use of our budgeting and reporting systems; suggest process improvements to provide further leverage, as well as research tools to improve our finance processes

We’re Excited About Candidates Who Have…

BA/BS (or higher) in finance, accounting (or related quantitative field such as math, economics, science, etc.)
3+ years of experience in financial analysis
Demonstrated an increased level of complexity over time
Experience using financial planning and analysis systems and tools
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with support available when needed.
Demonstrated experience using data to make business decisions
We’re looking for a proactive and thoughtful collaborator who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and communicating insights clearly.
Prioritizes and delivers in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and known for driving projects forward
Advanced Excel modeling & analytical skills, such as building financial models from scratch in Excel/Sheets, and usage of formulas standard to finance and analysis
Experience presenting financial data using detailed and easily-understood reporting and visualizations for business leaders
Interest in driving process improvements

Even Better If You Have…

Relevant certification (e.g., CFA/CPA)
First-hand knowledge of internet, social media, and online ads business model
1+ years of experience working with NetSuite or Planful
1+ years of experience working with Engineering teams and assessing infrastructure spend
Strong accounting knowledge, understanding of how financial statements are related
Experience in transaction advisory services or investment banking

Benefits & Perks

Salary Range = ($102k - $150k)
Vibrant team culture
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
Flexible working hours and time off
Equity & Retirement Programs, including 401K match
Paid Parental Leave
International work environment with a start-up culture

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