Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This mid-level role is pivotal in building a robust financial framework that supports the company's growth and aligns with our strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and model building, preferably in software companies with multinational operations. A strong understanding of SaaS pricing structures, revenue models, and surplus management is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

• Develop detailed financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitability.
  
• Build and manage the annual budgeting process, aligning with company goals.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to leadership.
  

2. Pricing and Revenue Models:

• Design scalable and competitive SaaS pricing structures tailored to various markets.
  
• Conduct market research to analyze customer segmentation and price sensitivity.
  
• Optimize subscription pricing to enhance customer lifetime value (CLTV) and reduce churn.
  

3. Strategic Financial Modeling:

• Create scenario-based models for new product launches and regional expansion plans.
  
• Assess ROI for strategic initiatives, including AI-powered features and market penetration strategies.
  

4. Budget Management and Variance Analysis:

• Track and report budget performance, including variance analysis against forecasts.
  
• Collaborate with regional teams to consolidate budgets and ensure consistency.
  

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to align financial goals with operational objectives.
  
• Support leadership with data-driven insights for decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.
  

6. Compliance and Reporting:

• Support the finance team in consolidating regional financial data into unified reports.
  
• Ensure adherence to global standards (e.g., IFRS/US GAAP) in financial modeling and reporting.
  

Qualifications

• Education: MBA in Finance or a related field (mandatory).
  
• Experience: 5+ years in financial planning and analysis, preferably in SaaS companies or multinational organizations.
  
• Proven expertise in pricing models, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
  
• Strong knowledge of SaaS metrics such as ARPU, CAC, CLTV, and churn.
  
• Experience with financial tools like Power BI, Tableau, or ERP systems (Odoo preferred).
  
• Solid understanding of multi-currency financial operations and compliance.
  

Key Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling) and data visualization tools.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams and regions.
  

Preferred Experience

• Worked in companies with operations across the U.S., UAE, Malaysia, and India.
  
• Background in handling financial planning for high-growth SaaS companies.
  
• Familiarity with surplus management and subscription revenue optimization.
  

Compensation and Benefit

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented SaaS company with global operations.
  
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.