The Lead Financial Analyst will be an instrumental member of the Extrahop FP&A team.  This role will work closely with cross-functional groups including Product, Sales Operations, and R&D to provide financial insights and support for our overall company initiatives. The ideal candidate will be adept at financial modeling from inputs across multiple platforms.  Also will possess a strong drive to interpret key strategies from leadership into forecasting and analytics.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability related to global initiatives. Analyze overall company performance metrics and provide actionable insights to drive strategic decisions. Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to senior management and key stakeholders

Process Improvement:

Develop and implement financial processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial planning and analysis. Leverage data and analytics to drive continuous improvement in global financial strategies.

  Collaboration:

Work closely with cross functional departments to ensure alignment between financial goals and corporate strategies. Define, monitor, and refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success, while providing ad-hoc, actionable insights based on a deep understanding of both data and the business. Provide financial training and support to non-financial team members as needed.

  Budgeting & Forecasting:

Collaborate with business partners and finance team to create and manage budgets for functional business lines across Extrahop. Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to identify and address financial discrepancies.

  Performance Tracking:

Track and report on the effectiveness of growth strategies, strategic campaigns and cost containment initiatives, including ROI and other key performance indicators. Identify trends and areas for improvement to optimize global performance.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.  MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred. Prior Private Equity sponsorship experience preferred (but not required). 6-8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a minimum of 3+ in SaaS (ASC 606) and/or Cyber Security environment. Able to work autonomously without continuous supervision, own projects end to end, pitch and scope new projects that have business impact, own their stakeholder relationships, present their work to all levels of the organization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. High Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques. Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). 3+ years of experience in SFDC or CRM systems. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

 

We are looking for someone based in Seattle, WA or Raleigh, NC

 

 

The base salary for this position is between $125,000 - $150,000 plus bonus