
Senior Financial Analyst
Distro
Posted about 20 hours ago
Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst
• Role summary: As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will own and oversee the company’s financial planning processes and overall financial visibility. You will ensure financials are accurate, aligned with budgets and forecasts, and that insights enable data-driven decisions across the organization. You will lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and month‑end financial review, provide clear and actionable variance analysis, and perform ad hoc and strategic financial modeling to evaluate business initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Own and manage financial planning processes including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly close reporting
• Perform detailed month‑end reviews to ensure alignment between actual results, budgets, and forecasts
• Conduct variance analysis and communicate clear narratives explaining key drivers of performance
• Build and maintain driver‑based financial models for revenue, headcount, operating expenses, and unit economics
• Develop economic models for offers, promotions, pricing strategies, and new business initiatives to assess ROI and feasibility
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses to investigate business performance trends and anomalies (e.g., cost fluctuations, operational inefficiencies)
• Create SaaS metrics reporting (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV) and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Partner with department heads to build, challenge, and refine budgets, hiring plans, and investment cases
• Support board‑level reporting and strategic initiatives including scenario planning and M&A analysis
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, reporting processes, and data infrastructure
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance financial analysis, forecasting accuracy, and reporting efficiency
• Create financial visibility and coach business leaders to better understand financial performance and make informed decisions
Skills and qualifications (What You Bring):
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or related roles
• Strong finance foundation with deep understanding of financial planning & analysis
• Experience in high‑growth environments (SaaS, telecom, or similar industries preferred but not required)
• Strong understanding of recurring revenue models and unit economics
• Advanced Excel modeling skills (including use of Excel add‑ins) and strong data analysis capabilities
• Experience working with financial and business systems: Oracle NetSuite (required MUST), Salesforce (CRM/ERP)
• English C1
• Familiarity with planning tools and BI platforms (Looker, Tableau, or similar preferred)
• Familiarity with SQL and data manipulation is a strong plus
• Experience applying AI tools in finance workflows is highly desirable
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and determine root causes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non‑finance stakeholders
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and bias toward action
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