Senior FP&A Analyst

Summary

Join Coupa's Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as a Senior Financial Analyst and contribute to the financial health and strategic decision-making of our SaaS business. You will develop financial models, analyze performance metrics, prepare forecasts and budgets, and provide insightful reporting to senior management. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SaaS metrics and financial modeling, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Coupa offers a collaborative culture, pioneering technology, and the opportunity to make a global impact. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in a SaaS environment, and excellent communication skills. A professional qualification in finance or accounting is preferred.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, with a track record of partnering with business leaders to drive performance, preferably in a SaaS environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among senior leadership
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management tools (Excel and Anaplan preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and the Board
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for non-financial audiences
• Develop and refine key performance indicator (KPI) reporting to track and measure business performance effectively
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within the FP&A function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Leverage financial systems and AI tools to automate aspects of reporting and analysis
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of actual results versus budget/forecast, identifying key variances, trends, and drivers
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and operational improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Enterprise SaaS experience is highly preferred
• A professional qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred; CFA or equivalent qualification is a plus