Senior Financial Analyst

Samsara Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work model

Professional development stipend

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Samsara is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join Corporate Finance & Strategy. You will own Samsara's three-statement model, lead monthly forecast consolidation, and provide executive reporting.

The role blends quantitative analysis with finance tools enhancements in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment. You’ll partner across Finance & Strategy, support long-range planning, and prepare board materials, while promoting Samsara’s focus on customer success and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Strategic Finance or FP&A.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analysis capabilities, including advanced Excel / Google Sheets and Powerpoint / Google Slides skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, often changing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management.
• Proactive and highly organized self-starter, able to work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about applying AI to finance processes, with a track record of delivering iterative improvements and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly corporate forecasting process and annual operating planning cycle; own and communicate the Finance forecast calendar, and collaborate across Finance & Strategy teams to drive forecast accuracy.
• Publish monthly forecast and reporting packages with key business metrics, P&L and headcount, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Own consolidated income statement, cash flow and balance sheet forecasts.
• Partner with the Finance Systems team to maintain existing financial planning tools and support development of the AI-driven future state of Samsara's financial data and systems landscape.
• Drive the long-range planning process and model, partnering across Finance & Strategy teams to align the financial model with strategic priorities and key business assumptions.
• Lead preparation of board of directors materials, executive leadership financial reviews, and CFO financial reporting.
• Act as a key cross-functional liaison, driving stakeholder alignment and consistent implementation of changes across teams and systems.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis to inform business decision-making.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.

Skills

Strategic Finance

FP&A

Financial Modeling

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Job description

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team. In this role, you will own Samsara's three-statement model and lead our monthly forecast consolidation process and executive reporting, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions, and partner with our Finance Systems team to maintain financial planning tools and improve process efficiency and forecast accuracy. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, analytical, with great attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. Youwill be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

• Support the monthly and quarterly corporate forecasting process and annual operating planning cycle; own and communicate the Finance forecast calendar, and collaborate across Finance & Strategy teams to drive forecast accuracy.
• Publish monthly forecast and reporting packages with key business metrics, P&L and headcount, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Own consolidated income statement, cash flow and balance sheet forecasts.
• Partner with the Finance Systems team to maintain existing financial planning tools and support development of the AI-driven future state of Samsara's financial data and systems landscape.
• Drive the long-range planning process and model, partnering across Finance & Strategy teams to align the financial model with strategic priorities and key business assumptions.
• Lead preparation of board of directors materials, executive leadership financial reviews, and CFO financial reporting.
• Act as a key cross-functional liaison, driving stakeholder alignment and consistent implementation of changes across teams and systems.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis to inform business decision-making.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 3+ years experience in Strategic Finance or FP&A.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analysis capabilities, including advanced Excel / Google Sheets and Powerpoint / Google Slides skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, often changing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management.
• Proactive and highly organized self-starter, able to work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about applying AI to finance processes, with a track record of delivering iterative improvements and measurable outcomes.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Industry experience in SaaS-based technology companies preferred.
• Proficiency with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean, Cursor, etc.), Databricks, and FP&A tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning (or similar planning systems) and NetSuite.
• Passion for building new models, processes, and mechanisms.

$83,300 — $140,000 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on‑site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Samsara's Mission

Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.