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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...

Financial ModelingExcelFP&AForecastingVariance AnalysisSaaS Metrics

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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