Samara is on a mission to create new ways of living that help people dream bigger. As we continue to grow, we're seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst as the first dedicated FP&A hire. This position will report to our Director of Finance and you'll serve as a partner to the Operations, Sales and Construction teams, helping to deliver timely financial reporting, ad-hoc analyses and, ultimately, derive business insights to influence operational decisions as we continue to scale the business.
This is an in-person position; all candidates will be required to be on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with our Director of Finance to forecast the P&L, as well as cash flow
- Help execute our annual budgeting cycle; work with cross-functional partners to gather forecast inputs and translate their thinking into P&L, balance sheet and cash flow assumptions for assigned business functions
- Develop financial models to forecast future performance and identify potential risks or opportunities.
- Prepare and present reports on findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide financial insights for decision-making.
- Perform ad-hoc analyses to support functional objectives, such as business case development, new product and investment evaluation, identifying topline and margin enhancement opportunities, etc.
- Support due diligence processes to help financing counterparties understand Samara's business and assets
- Support project capital asset management and investor reporting requirements
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the Company's internal reporting systems and be able to efficiently generate needed data requests and reporting
- Perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual financial results, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 1-3 years experience in FP&A (preferably in a startup environment), investment banking, management consulting or accounting. Experience in technology, real estate development, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
- Strong financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel. You understand the basics of a 3-statement financial model and will be asked to complete a case study in the interview process
- Basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management
- Experience with presenting analytical results in both verbal and written form across a multi-disciplinary organization
- Ability to frame unstructured and complex analytical problems for a broad audience
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic finance environment
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Data-driven and analytical approach to process development and improvement
- Collaborative, team-first mentality and passion for empowering those around you
Skills
- Financial modeling and analysis
- Data interpretation and presentation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Strong analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary of $90-120k/year dependent on experience with an additional yearly performance bonus.
- Hybrid work schedule with 3 days each week in our Redwood City office
- Early stage employee equity
- Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k eligibility after 6 months
- Flexible PTO policy