Senior Financial Analyst

<p><strong><span>Why project44?</span></strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>At project44, </span><strong><span>we believe in better.</span></strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>With our</span><strong><span> Decision Intelligence Platform, </span></strong><strong><em><span>Movement</span></em></strong><strong><span>,</span></strong><span> we’re redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Headquartered in Chicago, IL with a 2</span><span><span>nd</span></span><span> HQ in Bengaluru, India we are powered by a diverse global team that is tackling the toughest logistics challenges with innovation, urgency, and purpose.</span> <span>If you’re driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team – we should talk.</span></p> <p><strong><span>About the role:</span></strong></p> <p><span><span>p</span><span>roject44 is currently in search of a highly skilled </span><span>Senior </span><span>Financial Analyst</span><span> who </span><span>possesses</span><span> a </span><span>strong</span><span> understanding of</span> <span>SaaS financial concepts as well as strong analytical capabilities. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in</span> <span>supporting the company’s financial reporting, planning, budgeting, and day-to-day operations.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>This position presents an excellent opportunity to </span><span>leverage</span><span> your </span><span>expertise</span><span> in FP&amp;A, financial analysis, and data-driven</span> <span>decision</span><span>-</span><span>making to drive the company’s success. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping financial strategies,</span> <span>optimizing</span><span> resource allocation, and enabling informed business decisions. </span><span>Key responsibilities:</span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>A</span><span>nalyze financial results </span><span>on a monthly basis</span><span>, comparing actuals with budget and forecasted figures</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Generate detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, encompassing key aspects such as revenue performance, expense analysis, profitability assessment, headcount growth, and relevant supporting metrics</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Develop new models to link operational metrics with financial outcomes</span><span> and increase understanding of ROI</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Meet with business leaders</span><span> to review &amp; discuss monthly results and generate forecasts</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Monitor and communicate trends, and assess implications along with developing actionable strategies </span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Work across finance and our cross functional teams (Product, Sales, People, Marketing, etc.) to help drive better efficiency and productivity </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span><span>Preferred Qualifications </span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in Finance or Accounting with strong fundamental knowledge of accounting &amp; SaaS finance principles</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>2</span><span>-</span><span>4</span><span> years of experience working in FP&amp;A or a similar analytical financial role</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close support</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Strong Excel skills; ability to work with large, complex data sets</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Strong</span> <span>verbal and non-verbal </span><span>communication</span><span> skills and experience working with senior leadership</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Experience with financial planning tools (examples include Adaptive, Planful, Essbase, Anaplan)</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>ERP experience (examples include NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Data visualization experience </span><span>is a plus</span><span> (examples include Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Comfortable </span><span>working in high-tech startup company with a fast-paced environment</span></span