Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst

Cognite; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision & disability coverages

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave Program

Employee Referral Program

Diverse work environment

Modern working environment

Paid mobile phone and WiFi

Job summary

A leading data and AI solutions company in Phoenix, Arizona seeks an FP&A Senior Analyst to drive financial insights and operational excellence. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, with 3-5 years of relevant experience and expertise in financial modeling. Responsibilities include managing budgeting processes, developing financial models, delivering trend analysis, and collaborating closely with key stakeholders. Join a diverse team focused on redefining how global industry operates with AI-driven insights.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience in technology environments.
• Familiarity with SaaS metrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute annual operating plan and quarterly forecast cycles.
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models.
• Deliver variance analysis and trend reporting.
• Create executive dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate to provide financial insights.
• Champion process enhancements and automate FP&A workflows.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Strong Excel proficiency

Experience with BI tools

Detail orientation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI and data solutions that solve some of the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements. Our moonshot is bold: unlock $100B in customer value by 2035 and redefine how global industry works.

We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not step back - you’ll feel at home here. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

Ownership

Reporting to the VP of FP&A, the FP&A Senior Analyst will serve as a key strategic partner driving financial insights and operational excellence. Through ownership of core budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes, the ideal candidate will deliver timely, accurate, and actionable data to enable informed decision-making. The role will partner closely with Finance leadership, FP&A peers, and cross-functional teams including Operations, Sales, and Product. Strong cross-organizational collaboration will be essential. This position offers an opportunity to shape financial strategy in the rapidly evolving AI-driven industrial market where Cognite leads globally.

The FP&A organization is responsible for driving strategic business decisions and optimizing capital allocation to maximize shareholder value. This role will support the following critical responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Planning Support: Own and execute annual operating plan and quarterly forecast cycles; collect, validate, and synthesize financial and operational data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Develop and maintain dynamic, driver-based financial models to support short-term forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning; perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide decision-making.
• Variance & Trend Analysis: Deliver insightful variance analysis and trend reporting; identify key drivers and provide actionable recommendations to Finance, Operations, and senior leadership.
• Reporting & KPI Management: Create and present executive-level dashboards and reports; monitor KPIs and business performance metrics to support strategic objectives.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Value Delivery teams to provide financial insights, support strategic initiatives, and improve operational efficiency.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Champion process enhancements and leverage BI tools to streamline FP&A workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and enable scalability.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience within technology environments. Familiarity with SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, CAC, LTV) and unit economics preferred.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Advanced financial modeling and scenario planning expertise; strong Excel proficiency.
• Experience with BI tools and data visualization for executive reporting.
• Ability to work independently with exceptional attention to detail.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance audiences.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Join a team of 60+ different nationalities with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in focus.
• A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization; follow us on Instagram @cognitedata to know more
• Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
• Join our HUB to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
• Paid mobile phone and WiFi

Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.