FP&A Analyst

Description

Paragon is a fast-growing cyber intelligence company, rapidly establishing itself as a key player in the industry. We are a young, innovative company with a cutting-edge product based in Tel Aviv.

We are looking for a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will report to the CFO and take ownership of financial planning and analysis focusing mainly across Opex. You'll work closely with various teams to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and vendor-related expenditure management, helping drive data-driven decisions and financial accountability across the organization.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing cybersecurity company and play a key role in developing and scaling core financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and long-range financial plans with a focus on OPEX. 
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor budget vs. actuals, analyze expense trends, and identify key drivers of variance.
• KPI & Cost Analysis: Develop and maintain KPI tracking models to measure cost efficiency and support strategic initiatives.
• Business Partnering: Act as a finance partner to business units, helping teams understand and manage their budgets, assess new initiatives, and improve financial outcomes.
• Cash Flow & Vendor Cycle Support: Assist with short- and mid-term cash flow forecasting. Support the planning and timing of vendor payments, and procurement workflows.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct deep-dive financial analyses to support executive decision-making and evolving business priorities.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to improving internal financial tools, processes, and reporting frameworks to increase scalability, accuracy, and visibility.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in FP&A, business analysis, or strategic finance, preferably in a tech or high-growth startup environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data and deliver clear financial insights
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modeling; familiarity with SQL, VBA, or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI) - an advantage
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Priority) is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and present to non-financial stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset, eager to take initiative and drive results
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field