Senior Financial Analyst (GTM)

Alation · Peninsula

Company

Alation

Location

Peninsula

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Due to its remote and hybrid culture, Alation conducts all of its interviewing and onboarding virtually.

Big Data isn’t a problem. It’s an opportunity.

At Alation, we help people find, understand, and trust data. So they not only excel in their work — they drive value for their enterprise, team, and role. In the words of one customer, “Alation makes me look like a rockstar.”

We help companies like Pfizer and Salesforce empower their people with the best data every day. As a platform for innovation, Alation helps customers create game-changing solutions (like a program for early-stage disease detection with Pfizer) and connect people to great data in less time (like Salesforce, whose analysts can now find data 35% faster). And we’re just getting started.

With more than $340M in funding - valued at over $1.7 billion and 450+ customers with household names - Alation is poised to capitalize on data as an opportunity. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list for the fourth time, and our exceptional Glassdoor rating reflects a culture that makes coming to work each day a joy. Do you want to join a team that welcomes new ideas, supports your growth, and recognizes your unique value?

Join us!

Alation is looking for a team-oriented, high-impact Senior Financial Analyst (GTM) who can stand out as a strategic business leader. This role will report to the Director of Finance.
This senior analyst with be responsible for supporting our financial planning process, reporting on KPIs, and financial results, and leveraging financial modeling to support strategic initiatives.
It is essential that this person will need a strong work ethic, high professional standards, and the capacity to get things done independently and with limited oversight.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Partner with Sales & Marketing in understanding key drivers to improve revenue growth and maximize go-to-market efficiency
  • Develop financial models from scratch to support strategic initiatives, including partnerships, pricing, and new go-to-market models
  • Proactively monitor and analyze trends of key operational and financial performance indicators, including optimizing the marketing funnel
  • Own preparation of various presentations, models, and ad hoc analyses to the Executive Team
  • Maintain and improve FP&A activities around monthly reporting, company model actualization, variance commentary, and forecasting
  • Adhere to FP&A best practices, driving efficiency and reporting accuracy through process improvement and system implementation

Who You Are:

  • 3-5 years of related work experience in a SaaS environment, preferably with a focus on go-to-market
  • BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of the foundations of finance/accounting.
  • A high degree of intelligence, natural curiosity, and a strong work ethic.
  • Strong financial modeling experience and a willingness to dig into the details
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and G-suite.
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems including financial software applications (experience with NetSuite and Adaptive is a plus).
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in parallel.

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More About Alation
Our founders have come together from different backgrounds: business, engineering, and design. This unique mix from our founding team is important to the Alation culture story. Today, our team consists of creators and communicators with varied backgrounds - from Stanford, to the Indian Institute of Technology, big companies and one-person startups, the United States, and abroad. We continue to seek ever more diverse perspectives as we grow.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, name, religion, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Why Alation?
- Market-Leading Data Catalog Provider
- High-growth, collaborative environment with diverse and inclusive teams
- Continuous learning, enrichment and development opportunities
- Competitive pay and health offerings including commuter benefits
- Flexible time off to relax and recharge
and much, much more!

Apply Now

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10/28/2023

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