Financial Analyst Job Description
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support strategic and operational decision-making through rigorous financial analysis, modeling, and reporting. You will be a trusted business partner to lead...
Overview
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support strategic and operational decision-making through rigorous financial analysis, modeling, and reporting. You will be a trusted business partner to leadership and department heads, providing financial insights that drive better decisions. You are analytically sharp, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator of financial information.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain financial models including P&L, cash flow, and scenario analyses
- Own the monthly and quarterly reporting process — actual vs. budget variance analysis
- Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
- Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight and decision support
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership
- Analyze unit economics, customer cohorts, and SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, CAC, LTV)
- Support strategic initiatives including pricing analysis, market sizing, and ROI assessments
- Assist with investor reporting, board materials, and fundraising due diligence
Requirements
- 2+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, investment banking, or consulting experience
- Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
- Excellent understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Experience with FP&A or ERP software (Adaptive, Anaplan, NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong presentation and communication skills — able to tell a story with numbers
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Nice to Have
- Experience at a high-growth SaaS company
- Familiarity with SQL for self-serve data analysis
- CFA or CPA certification (or in progress)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker)
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