Sr. FP&A Analyst

Role: Sr. FP&A Analyst

Reports to: VP, Finance

Department: Finance

Location: Remote, US

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

 

Help us Shape the Future of Data

With more than 40 million users, Anaconda is the world’s most popular data science platform and the foundation of modern AI development. We pioneered the use of Python for data science, champion its vibrant community, and continue to steward open-source projects that make tomorrow’s innovations possible. Our enterprise-grade solutions enable corporate, research, and academic institutions around the world to harness the power of open-source for competitive advantage, groundbreaking research, and a better world.

Anaconda is seeking people who want to play a role in shaping the future of enterprise machine learning and data science. Candidates should be knowledgeable and capable, but always eager to learn more and to teach others. Overall, we strive to create a culture of ability and humility and an environment that is both fast-paced and focused. We stress empathy and collaboration with our customers, open-source users, and each other. 

Here is why people love most about working here: We’re not just a company, we’re part of a movement. Our dedicated employees and user community are democratizing data science and creating and promoting open-source technologies for a better world, and our commercial offerings make it possible for enterprise users to leverage the most innovative output from open source in a secure, governed way.

 

Summary

Anaconda is seeking a talented Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our rapidly-growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for you to leverage your experience and skills and apply it to the world of data science and machine learning. As the Sr. FP&A Analyst, you will play a crucial role in helping Anaconda make informed financial decisions, achieve our financial goals, and adapt to changing business environments.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings analysis, customer/cohort analysis, sales rep performance against quota, and typical SaaS metrics
• Prepare and/or review commissions calculations and bonus for accruals
• Develop and maintain financial models for scenario analysis and decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand operational dynamics and market trends
• Partner with department heads to track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor and analyze operating expenses for cost optimization and efficiency improvements
• Provide recommendations on resource allocation and cost control measures
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling for specific business challenges and opportunities
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

 

What You Need:

• Experience working in startups or other fast-paced high-growth software/tech
• Positive attitude, collaborative team player, willing to go above and beyond
• Desire to learn, develop skills, and play an integral role in building team
• Strong financial modeling skills, hyper-attentive to detail
• Advanced to Master proficiency in Microsoft Excel and G-Suite
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strategic thinker and problem solver
• High motor, fast learner, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage a large volume of modeling and analysis autonomously
• Ability to think outside the box, automate tasks and workflows
• Experience working in Accounting ERPs (Netsuite) and CRMs (Salesforce)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Team attitude: “I am not done until WE are done”
• Embody our core values:  
• Great People
• Great Product
• Great Performance
• Care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish 

 

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience working in an open-source or data science-oriented company
• Experience or working knowledge of Python in Excel
• CFA license

 

Why You’ll Like Working Here:

• Unique opportunity to translate strong op