Senior Financial Analyst, R&D

You will serve as a strategic finance partner to R&D and business stakeholders, delivering insights, modeling, and analysis that support planning, performance tracking, and decision-making.

• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to deliver actionable insights supporting strategy, budgeting, and investment decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models tied to product roadmaps and R&D outcomes.
• Support annual planning, long-term planning, forecasting cycles, and variance analysis across key cost drivers such as headcount, infrastructure, and AI-related expenses.
• Produce KPI reporting and conduct deep-dive analysis to identify trends, variances, and root causes impacting performance.
• Provide SaaS metrics analysis and benchmarking to inform business strategy and financial positioning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and finance teams to ensure accuracy, alignment, and consistency in reporting.
• Lead or support small-scale projects that improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare clear, executive-ready presentations and financial narratives for leadership reviews and planning meetings.

Requirements:

This role requires a strong foundation in FP&A, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to translate financial data into strategic business insights.

• 4+ years of experience in finance, including at least 2+ years in FP&A within a SaaS or technology-driven company.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, business, or a related field.
• Strong experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau or similar platforms).
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with ability to manage and analyze large and complex datasets.
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, forecasting methodologies, and variance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range: $107,944 – $134,930 USD, plus bonus and benefits
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Remote-friendly work environment with overlap across Eastern and Pacific time zones
• Opportunity to work closely with R&D and product teams on high-impact financial decisions
• Exposure to strategic planning, SaaS analytics, and company-wide financial operations
• Collaborative, high-ownership culture with strong cross-functional engagement
• Opportunities to lead process improvements and strategic finance initiatives
• Support for professional growth in a dynamic, scaling organization.