Senior FP&A Analyst

Summary

Join Afresh, a company aiming to reduce food waste and improve fresh food access, as a Strategic Finance Lead. You will be a key player in shaping the company's financial strategy, providing crucial insights for decision-making. This role offers a chance to significantly impact a fast-growing Series B startup. Collaborate with various departments, gaining a deep understanding of the business and contributing directly to its success. Lead financial model development, own the budgeting process, analyze financial results, develop KPIs, and partner with cross-functional teams. Prepare presentations and reports for management, conduct ad-hoc analyses, and drive process improvements within the FP&A function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably within a high-growth startup or technology company
• Exceptional financial modeling skills in Excel (you're a wizard with formulas and building complex, yet user-friendly models)
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial statements
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify key insights, and communicate findings effectively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor your message to different audiences
• Experience with financial planning and reporting software; Mosaic is a plus
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to build strong working relationships across the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning
• Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly/monthly forecasting cycles, collaborating with department heads to build realistic and ambitious plans
• Analyze actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, explaining variances and identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the business, creating insightful dashboards and reports to communicate performance to stakeholders
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering) to provide financial analysis and support strategic initiatives
• Prepare insightful presentations and reports for management and the executive team, summarizing financial performance and key business drivers
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling to support strategic projects, such as fundraising, new product launches, and market expansion
• Identify and drive process improvements within the FP&A function to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in financial planning and analysis including leveraging AI to drive efficiency and impact of the function

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in enterprise SaaS is a plus