What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Analyst position at The Planet Group?
Finance Analyst
4 -Month Contract
Draper UT, Hybrid in Draper, 3 days a week
$40-46/hour
Must Haves:
- 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, preferably in a high-growth environment with a strong focus on data and analytics
- Must have SaaS OR Fintech Industry exposure
- Advanced proficiency in financial planning, modeling, reporting, and large-scale data analysis
- Demonstrated experience in providing analytical support to improve financial outcomes
- Proven success in optimizing financial reporting processes
- Hands-on experience using budgeting and forecasting tools such as Adaptive Insights
- Familiarity with accounting processes related to monthly or quarterly close cycles
- Experience working in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or FinTech environment
- Experience partnering with Go-to-Market (GTM) teams on budgeting, forecasting, or performance analysis
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting
Job Summary/Description:
We are seeking a collaborative and analytical individual to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This position will be instrumental in providing financial support and strategic insights to our go-to-market and product teams, helping shape the future of our business.
Strategically lead as the primary finance business partner to many of our Sales and Post-Sales leaders, providing comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting support for headcount, commissions, and operational expenses, including critical analysis and actionable recommendations to drive performance.
Architect and drive detailed financial modeling and analysis for sales productivity, customer retention initiatives, and post-sales efficiency programs, proactively identifying strategic opportunities and risks, and presenting insights to senior leadership to influence business decisions.
Strategize and refine our subscription revenue forecasts, meticulously creating and maintaining detailed financial models to project attrition, lifetime value, and revenue per customer.
Orchestrate and oversee close collaboration with Sales Operations, Customer Success Operations, and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely tracking of revenue, commissions, and departmental expenses during month-end and quarter-end close processes, driving process improvements and ensuring data accuracy for critical business reporting.
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Salary : $40 - $46