Finance Ops Analyst

Summary

Join Polar Analytics, a rapidly growing data platform for consumer brands, as a Finance Operations Analyst. You will play a key role in optimizing billing and payment processes, streamlining financial closings, and managing cash flow. This position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and 2-4 years of experience in finance or accounting. You will leverage your analytical skills and expertise in SaaS financials to improve efficiency and support strategic decision-making. The role offers a competitive salary, equity, and a remote-friendly work environment with various benefits. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-growth startup.

Requirements

• Have a Master’s degree from a top school, with strong foundations in finance, accounting, or related fields
• Bring 2-4 years of experience in Audit, FP&A, Accounting, or Finance Ops
• Have a sharp financial mindset, with a deep understanding of SaaS financials and key metrics (ARR, churn, NRR, etc.)
• Think analytically, mastering spreadsheets and handling SQL-based tools like Snowflake with confidence
• Take action, diving into processes, identifying inefficiencies, and driving meaningful improvements
• Operate with structure and precision, balancing attention to detail with speed

Responsibilities

• Optimize our Billing & Payment processes
• Ensure seamless invoicing between Hubspot, our backend and Stripe to enhance revenue recognition
• Review and automate payment processes with Customer Success to improve cash collection and accuracy
• Streamline Financial Closings
• Support the implementation of Pennylane, ensuring a seamless integration within our Finance stack
• Collaborate with our accountant to setup accurate and efficient monthly closing processes
• Optimize Cash Flow Management
• Ensure correct accounting categorizations to provide accurate cash reports & forecasts
• Work with teams to optimize cash usage, reduce unnecessary expenses, and cut underused tools
• Setup Monthly Financial Reporting for the Company
• Leverage high-quality financial data and closings to establish company-wide financial reporting
• Manipulate bookings & revenue data to support topline forecasting and business planning

Preferred Qualifications

Have worked in a SaaS, startup, or high-growth company

Benefits

• Choice-First Work Culture
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Competitive salary & equity
• Latest MacBook
• Remote Office Upgrade budget to spend in your first year to ensure you have the best environment possible to work in
• Private Health Insurance – Based on your location
• Company-Wide Offsites Every 6 Months – Align on vision and strengthen our team bonds