Sr. FP&A Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEW

Alarm.com, a highly innovative and entrepreneurial SaaS (Software as a Service) company, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our Business Unit FP&A team. This role will be instrumental in backing various business units within the security and automation services of Alarm.com. The primary areas of responsibility will encompass information technology, cloud operations, and call center support.

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be a hands-on, and self-directed individual responsible for all aspects of financial planning across the three financial statements with expertise around identification and reporting of key performance indicators. The ideal candidate will be curious and well-informed about the latest developments in finance and industry news. They will be customer-oriented and have a proven history of developing and cultivating relationships beyond the FP&A and accounting departments, including strong connections with senior executives and a diverse group of employees from various functional areas. The candidate must be comfortable creating financial models in Excel, adept at handling large datasets sourced from both internal systems and external stakeholders. This position will report to the Sr. Manager of Business Unit FP&A and will work closely with other members of the senior management team to help achieve the potential of our growing company.

RESPONSIBILTIES

 The Sr. Financial Analyst’s primary job responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Provide management reporting on financial, operational, and revenue acquisition performance metrics to business unit executives and FP&A management
• Contribute to plan execution by not only identifying and monitoring key financial and operating metrics, but also by establishing inter-departmental relationships and internal reporting cadences with assigned business units
• Aid in the production of both long- and short-term operating plans, ensuring strong linkage between the operating plan, short term tactics and long-term strategy
• Prepare materials and coordinate business unit QBRs with management
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual results against budget and forecasts
• Develop and implement methods and techniques to improve forecasting, financial evaluations and analyses, financial processes, and system functionality
• Assist with the month-end close process, including business unit commission processes
• Support the long-term budgeting and forecasting processes with business unit leadership and ensure alignment with the Company’s long-term strategic business plan
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 4-6 years of total experience, preferably in technology-focused corporate finance, public accounting, or equity analysis
• Bachelor’s in Finance or similar
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging analytical skills and interpersonal abilities to drive success across the organization.
• Strong financial systems skills, including advanced Excel.
• Experience working a high growth company or division and working closely with operating managers throughout an organization; corporate finance experience within a SaaS business strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and make actionable recommendations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Must be hands-on and comfortable working independently

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.  Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

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