Senior Financial Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Become a key member of our Finance team as a proactive and energetic Senior FP&A Analyst, supporting a swiftly expanding business.

• Serve as the financial foundation for our R&D and Support functions, spearheading forecasting and operational initiatives.

• This position encompasses budgeting, variance analysis, and process enhancements while engaging directly with Redwood leadership.

• This is a hands-on role focused on in-depth analysis.

• You will enhance efficiency and profitability by implementing a financial strategy grounded in analytics, influencing crucial business decisions.

• Oversee annual budgets and forecasts for R&D departments (such as Engineering, Product, Support, InfoSec, AWS).

• Collaborate with department leaders to collect input and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Develop and refine financial models to forecast future Opex trends and pinpoint potential risks and opportunities.

• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis comparing actual Opex against budget and forecast.

• Investigate and elucidate variances, identifying root causes and suggesting corrective measures.

• Create insightful reports and presentations summarizing findings for leadership review.

• Monitor and track functional Opex expenditures to ensure adherence to budget.

• Oversee and track AWS spending to guarantee compliance with budget.

• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate Opex efficiency and effectiveness.

• Generate regular financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual Opex summaries.

• Assist in the close process by supplying accurate and timely Opex data.

• Foster strong relationships with peers, R&D department leaders, and key stakeholders in leadership.

• Communicate financial information effectively and clearly to non-financial audiences.

• Partner with the broader finance team to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis within a SaaS environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a finance-related field.

• Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning is advantageous, but not mandatory.

• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Sheets.

• Strong financial and business modeling capabilities with a track record in building financial models.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Outstanding analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and business insight.

• Exceptional attention to detail and precision.

• Strong project and time management skills.

• Ability to perform well under pressure with tight deadlines in a complex, high-growth organization.

• Maintain a positive attitude, robust work ethic, and team-oriented approach. Must be self-motivated and highly driven.

• Capability to pivot and adapt successfully in a constantly evolving environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work arrangements.