FP&A Senior Analyst

Showpad; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Showpad is seeking an FP&A Senior Analyst to partner with Finance leadership, driving planning, forecasting and analysis across the business. You will own budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis to deliver insights that shape strategic decisions.

The role requires strong Excel/Google Sheets modeling, 3–5 years in corporate FP&A (SaaS/tech preferred), and solid accounting fundamentals. Chicago-based, on-site with a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; a professional qualification (CFA/CPA/MBA) is a plus.
• Mastery of Excel and Google Sheets; ability to produce dynamic models and perform sensitivity analyses.
• 3–5 years of experience in Corporate FP&A, ideally in SaaS/technology.
• Experience with reporting, budgeting, and advanced financial modeling.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, with ability to manage changing priorities.
• Solid grounding in accounting principles and SaaS revenue drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor key financial and business performance metrics (ARR, bookings, EBITDA margin, operating expenses).
• Perform monthly and quarterly variance analysis (actuals vs budget and forecast), explaining drivers to Finance leadership.
• Build and maintain financial models for revenue, headcount, and operating expenses.
• Manage the planning, forecasting and reporting processes across Showpad, including Quarterly Forecasts and the Annual Operating Plan.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of company financial data, and contribute to identifying ways to remediate inconsistencies and streamline processes.
• Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations and influence the direction of the business by effectively communicating findings to cross‑functional groups.
• Build relationships with other departments and work together to establish best practices, proactively identify opportunities and streamline current processes & Tools.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Dynamic models

Sensitivity analyses

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

The FP&A Senior Analyst is a key partner to Finance leadership and the wider business, driving data‑driven decision making through planning, forecasting, and analysis. This role owns core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis, and builds the financial models and insights that shape strategic and operational decisions across Showpad.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and monitor key financial and business performance metrics (ie. ARR, bookings, EBITDA margin, and operating expenses).
• Perform monthly and quarterly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget and forecast), explaining key drivers and trends to Finance leadership and business partners.
• Build and maintain financial models for revenue, headcount, and operating expenses to support budgeting, scenario planning, and forecasting.
• Manage the planning, forecasting and reporting processes across Showpad, both long‑term and short‑term, including but not limited to Quarterly Forecasts and the Annual Operating Plan.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of company financial data, and contribute to identifying ways to remediate inconsistencies and streamline processes.
• Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations and influence the direction of the business by effectively communicating findings to cross‑functional groups.
• Build relationships with other departments and work together to establish best practices, proactively identify opportunities and streamline current processes & Tools.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a professional qualification (CFA, CPA, MBA) is a plus.
• A mastery of Excel and Google‑Sheets; must possess the ability to produce dynamic models and perform sensitivity analyses.
• 3‑5 years of experience in Corporate FP&A or a closely related finance function, ideally with exposure to a SaaS or technology company.
• Experience with reporting, budget process, and complex financial modeling.
• Organized and detail‑oriented; ability to work in situations with changing priorities and multiple simultaneous assignments.
• Solid grounding in accounting principles.
• Familiarity with SaaS business model and revenue drivers.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.