Financial Analyst

1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Finance and Accounting
Samsara

Samsara

Samsara pioneers the Connected Operations Cloud, offering AI safety programs, real-time visibility, and integrations for industries to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability globally.

IT Services
1K-5K
Founded 2015

Description

  • Build and maintain financial models for R&D forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis.
  • Manage the end-to-end budgeting process for R&D expenses from budget creation through performance tracking.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to monitor business performance.
  • Perform variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets and forecasts and identify key drivers.
  • Partner with engineering, product, accounting, and other cross-functional teams to support decision-making.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements with R&D business partners.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across databases and reporting systems.
  • Develop scalable financial processes that support the company’s long-term financial goals.
  • Champion Samsara’s cultural principles as the company scales globally.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Familiarity with financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Experience building automated Excel reports.
  • Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to efficiency and cost optimization.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Proficiency with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean, or Cursor (preferred).
  • Experience with SQL, Databricks, or BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI (preferred).
  • Experience with FP&A tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, or similar planning systems (preferred).
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment (preferred).
  • Strong communication skills for explaining financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders (preferred).
  • Eagerness to learn and grow professionally with a focus on continuous improvement (preferred).

Benefits

  • Annual base salary of $66,640 to $89,600 USD.
  • Eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance.
  • Above-market total compensation that may include base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity for eligible roles.
  • Flexible, employee-led remote work model.
  • Comprehensive health plans.
  • Comprehensive parental leave plans.
  • Professional development stipend.
  • Work environment with in-person, hybrid, and remote options where operationally appropriate.

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