Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally and collect more than 40 billion minutes of video footage and 5 trillion data points annually.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including video-based safety, vehicle telematics, apps and driver workflows, equipment monitoring, and site visibility. As part of a newly public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include: 

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

You will drive and support the company forecasting process, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions, and partner with the business systems team to implement and maintain financial planning tools to improve process efficiency and forecast accuracy. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, analytical, with great attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara.

In this role, you will: 

• Support the monthly and quarterly corporate forecasting process and annual operating planning process, own and communicate the Finance forecast calendar, and collaborate across Finance & Strategy teams to drive forecast accuracy
• Create and publish monthly forecast and reporting packages with key business metrics, P&L, headcount, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Own the consolidated income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasts
• Collaborate with business systems team to implement and maintain financial planning tools; define Finance requirements, system logic, and calculations
• Develop and drive the long range planning process and model, collaborate across Finance & Strategy teams to align financial model with strategic priorities and key business assumptions
• Establish financial comps / benchmarking compare to peers
• Lead preparation of board of director materials, executive leadership financial reviews, and CFO financial reporting
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis to support business decision making
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 3+ years of experience in Strategic Finance / FP&A
• Undergraduate degree in finance / economics / accounting / mathematics preferred
• Strong financial modeling and analysis capabilities, including advanced Excel / Google Sheets and Powerpoint / Google Slides skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, often changing environment
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