Senior Financial Analyst - GTM

Metropolis Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolis Technologies seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to drive corporate finance activities in Los Angeles. You will own forecasting cycles, build sophisticated financial models, and advise business units on profitability and capital allocation.

The role requires 3+ years in FP&A/Corporate Finance, advanced Excel, GAAP mastery, and ERP/EPM system experience. Familiarity with AI-enabled data tools to accelerate modeling is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Investment Banking.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, macros) and ERP/EPM experience (NetSuite/Adaptive Insights/Anaplan).
• Solid GAAP knowledge with ability to deconstruct unit economics across lines of business.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate modeling and automate reporting.
• Ability to translate data into clear, executive-level narratives.
• Proactive, able to manage multiple high-priority deliverables under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end forecasting cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Perform variance analysis to explain business drivers.
• Build dynamic financial models for capital allocation and planning.
• Advise business units and translate performance into enterprise impact.
• Support OpEx and headcount alignment with profitability goals.
• Prepare board-ready reporting packages and dashboards.
• Ensure data integrity as the single source of truth.
• Audit and refine financial workflows and SOPs.

Skills

Advanced Excel & macros

ERP/EPM systems

GAAP & financial analysis

AI tools for finance

Executive storytelling

Forecasting & variance analysis

Board reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA track

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Job description

Job Overview

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a key engine for our corporate finance function.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end‑to‑end execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles
• Manage complex variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) to provide the "why" behind the numbers, ensuring leadership has a pulse on fiscal health
• Build and maintain sophisticated, dynamic financial models to support capital allocation, long‑range planning, and ROI analysis for new market expansions and product launches
• Act as a dedicated financial advisor to various business units, translating departmental performance into enterprise‑level impact
• Help stakeholders manage their OpEx and Headcount while maintaining alignment with company‑wide profitability goals
• Lead the preparation of board‑ready reporting packages and internal management dashboards
• Perform meticulous integrity checks to ensure our financial data remains the "single source of truth" for the organization
• Continuously audit and refine financial workflows
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, shorten month‑end reporting cycles, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support a world‑class finance department

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Investment Banking, preferably within a high‑growth technology, AI, or infrastructure‑heavy environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, nested logic, macros) and experience with ERP/EPM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or Anaplan)
• Solid foundation in GAAP and advanced financial analysis, with the ability to deconstruct unit economics across diverse business lines by synthesizing massive, multi‑faced data sets into clear margin profiles
• Proven ability to leverage generative AI and advanced data tools (e.g., LLMs, specialized financial AI agents, automated data analysis workflows) to accelerate financial modeling, synthesize market research, and automate routine reporting without sacrificing accuracy
• Proven track record of moving beyond basic financial reporting to deliver forward‑looking guidance by synthesizing data to explain the narrative behind the numbers and what to do next
• Exceptional ability to distill granular data into clear, executive‑level narratives while maintaining perfection regarding the visual presentation of data and accuracy of insights
• Demonstrate a proactive, "no task too small" attitude with comfort in ambiguity and a proven track record of managing multiple high‑priority deliverables under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• MBA or CFA track

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is $95,000.00 USD to $120,000.00 USD annually. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more.

Office Attendance

Metropolis values in‑person collaboration and requires that corporate team members be on site at least four days a week.

Electronic Assessment

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

EEO Statement

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.