FP&A Senior Analyst

Show Pad; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Showpad is seeking an FP&A Senior Analyst to partner with Finance leadership and drive data-driven planning, forecasting, and analysis across the business. You will own budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis, building models that shape strategic decisions.

You will monitor metrics like ARR and EBITDA, perform monthly variance analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve data accuracy across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• CFA/CPA/MBA is a plus.
• 3–5 years in Corporate FP&A or related finance function, ideally in SaaS/tech.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills; ability to build dynamic models and perform sensitivity analyses.
• Experience with reporting, budgeting process, and complex financial modeling.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to handle changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Solid grounding in accounting principles.
• Familiarity with SaaS business model and revenue drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor key financial and business performance metrics (ARR, bookings, EBITDA margin, Opex).
• Perform monthly/quarterly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and explain drivers to Finance leadership.
• Build and maintain financial models for revenue, headcount, and Opex to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage planning, forecasting and reporting across Showpad, including Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Operating Plan.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data; help remediate inconsistencies and streamline processes.
• Identify actionable insights and influence business direction by communicating findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with other departments to establish best practices and streamline processes and tools.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Financial modeling

Sensitivity analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA/MBA (nice to have)

Job description

Overview

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 (e.g., 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 g‑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.

Benefits

We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best‑in‑class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off to volunteer at non‑profit organizations, personal development opportunities, or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.

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.