Financial Analyst
Company | Redwood |
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Location | United States |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3-5 years of work experience in financial planning & analysis in a SaaS environment.
- Experience in a fast-paced software company is a must.
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance related field.
- Strong financial and business modeling skills with experience in building financial models.
- Knowledge of SQL Window Functions: Essential for complex comparisons, rankings, running totals, and time-series analysis directly within SQL.
- Proficient in Google and Microsoft Suite of products, most specifically Excel and Sheets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and business acumen.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent project and time management abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure within short time constraints and in a complex high growth organization.
- Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset. Must be highly driven and self-motivated.
- Ability to pivot and successfully adapt in a constantly changing environment.
Responsibilities
- Report and analyze sales data, including revenue, pipeline, sales capacity, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Manage the overall budget for sales, ensuring alignment with targets and strategic objectives.
- Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between actual and forecasted sales results.
- Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Manage and forecast company-wide top-line metrics, including ACV Bookings, ARR, Retention, and Revenue.
- Utilize financial models to forecast revenue, identify potential risks and opportunities, and provide insights for improvement.
- Collaborate with leadership to understand sales plans and objectives, and identify trends and opportunities.
- Monitor and track Opex spending, ensuring alignment to budget.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track Opex efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare regular financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual Opex summaries.
- Support the close process by providing accurate and timely Opex data.
- Build strong relationships with peers and leadership/key stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial audiences.
- Collaborate with the broader finance team to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday and Adaptive Planning Experience is a plus, but not required.