Senior Financial Analyst managing Cloud, Cellular, and AI infrastructure costs for Samsara’s Connected Operations IoT platform. Building forecasts, reporting, and cost optimization frameworks for R&D leaders.
Responsibilities
Partner closely with Software and Firmware Engineering leaders to manage Cloud, Cellular, and AI vendor spend
Analyze financial results and prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting
Support financial review meetings with R&D and Finance leadership
Partner with Accounting on month-end close activities, cost classification, and reporting requests
Collaborate with R&D teams to drive AOP planning
Improve the accuracy and scalability of financial reporting and forecasting models
Develop mechanisms, analyses, and KPIs to inspect business performance
Leverage AI tools to streamline financial reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis workflows
Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as the company scales globally
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills
Experience at a high-growth tech company
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, often changing environment
Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management
Proactive and highly organized self-starter, able to work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Familiarity with AWS cloud cost and general SaaS cost management
Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean, and Cursor
Proficiency with Databricks and FP&A tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning or similar planning systems and NetSuite
Prior partnership with software engineering teams
Benefits
Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff
Ongoing equity refresh opportunities tied to performance
Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Above-market total compensation opportunities
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Remote work support where aligned with operational requirements
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