Remote Financial Analyst

Summary

Join Samsara's Finance & Strategy team as a Financial Analyst to optimize capital allocation, deliver insightful data analysis, and implement scalable processes. In this role, you will manage R&D program expenses from budget creation through performance tracking, conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses, and provide leadership with timely insights through financial reporting.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Preferred proficiency in FP&A tools, such as Workday Adaptive Planning (or similar planning systems), NetSuite, and advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets
• Familiarity with financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements) and their analysis
• Experience in building automated Excel reports
• Solid understanding of corporate finance concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying and solving financial challenges, with a focus on driving efficiency and cost optimization
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial planning and analysis by building and maintaining models for forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis for R&D functions
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to track company performance
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and support decision-making processes
• Partner with R&D business partners to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements, fostering a collaborative approach to financial management
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data by managing financial databases and reporting systems
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund