
Senior Analyst, FP&A
Samba TV
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Senior
7 months ago
$125,000 – $150,000 / year
- Samba
- GAAP
- ERP
- Data Visualization
- SQL
7 months ago
What You'll Do
- Financial Planning & Modeling
- Maintain and evolve the company's integrated financial models, including detailed P&L, balance sheet schedules, working capital dynamics, and long-term cash flow projections.
- Build new models from scratch as business needs evolve—translating complex operational and contractual structures into accurate GAAP and cash forecasts.
- Drive the annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles, synthesizing cross-functional inputs to produce projections that inform executive and Board-level decisions.
- Lead monthly variance analysis, identifying root causes of budget deviations and translating findings into clear narratives for leadership.
- Standardize the tracking and reporting of critical business metrics, including ARR, NRR, CAC, and unit economics.
- Infrastructure & Process
- Contribute to the long-term design of a scalable financial architecture, including the migration from spreadsheet-based planning to dedicated FP&A systems
- Develop and document standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability in financial reporting
- Partner with the Finance team during month-end close to validate accruals, reconcile data, and ensure alignment with GAAP reporting
- Business Partnership
- Serve as the dedicated finance partner for functional leaders across the organization, including revenue and product teams
- Collaborate with department heads to build bottoms-up budgets, manage headcount planning, and evaluate ROI on strategic initiatives
- Provide quantitative analysis and strategic support for capital allocation decisions, special projects, and ad-hoc operational initiatives
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
- 2–4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, or Transaction Services.
- Advanced financial modeling skills with demonstrated ability to build integrated, multi-schedule models from scratch—including cash flow timing, capitalization logic, and scenario analysis.
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting and how operational decisions flow through to the full set of financial statements.
- Demonstrated aptitude for learning and implementing financial software; experience with ERP and planning systems preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Background in SaaS, AdTech, or Media industries with an understanding of recurring revenue dynamics.
- Experience in a high-growth or pre-IPO environment where financial processes were built or significantly improved.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and SQL.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with operational leaders on budget management and variance analysis.
Skills & Competencies
- Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of the interplay between P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Analytical Rigor: Uncompromising commitment to accuracy and logical model construction.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect detailed financial data to broader business objectives.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while maintaining focus under tight deadlines.
- Communication: Ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- The operational models are maintained as reliable, accurate reflections of current business performance—including the full balance sheet and cash impact of key business activities.
- Monthly reporting is delivered on time with clear variance explanations and actionable insights.
- Financial systems and processes evolve toward greater automation and scalability.
- Department heads view Finance as a valued partner in managing budgets and optimizing spend.
- Financial processes are documented, scalable, and continuously improved. #LI-BR
Senior Analyst, FP&A · Samba TV