Financial Analyst - Samara

Samara is on a mission to create new ways of living that help people dream bigger. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst as the first dedicated FP&A hire. This position will report to our Director of Finance and you’ll serve as a partner to the Operations, Sales and Construction teams, helping to deliver timely financial reporting, ad-hoc analyses and, ultimately, derive business insights to influence operational decisions as we continue to scale the business.

This is an in-person position; all candidates will be required to be on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our Director of Finance to forecast the P&L, as well as cash flow

• Help execute our annual budgeting cycle; work with cross-functional partners to gather forecast inputs and translate their thinking into P&L, balance sheet and cash flow assumptions for assigned business functions

• Develop financial models to forecast future performance and identify potential risks or opportunities.

• Prepare and present reports on findings and recommendations to senior management.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide financial insights for decision-making.

• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support functional objectives, such as business case development, new product and investment evaluation, identifying topline and margin enhancement opportunities, etc.

• Support due diligence processes to help financing counterparties understand Samara’s business and assets

• Support project capital asset management and investor reporting requirements

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the Company’s internal reporting systems and be able to efficiently generate needed data requests and reporting

• Perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual financial results, providing recommendations for corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field

• 1-3 years experience in FP&A (preferably in a startup environment), investment banking, management consulting or accounting. Experience in technology, real estate development, or manufacturing industries is a plus.

• Strong financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel. You understand the basics of a 3-statement financial model and will be asked to complete a case study in the interview process

• Basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management

• Experience with presenting analytical results in both verbal and written form across a multi-disciplinary organization

• Ability to frame unstructured and complex analytical problems for a broad audience

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously

• Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic finance environment

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills

• Data-driven and analytical approach to process development and improvement

• Collaborative, team-first mentality and passion for empowering those around you

Skills

• Financial modeling and analysis

• Data interpretation and presentation

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Strong analytical thinking

• Effective communication

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving

• Team collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $90-120k/year dependent on experience with an additional yearly performance bonus.

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days each week in our Redwood City office

• Early stage employee equity

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k eligibility after 6 months

• Flexible PTO policy