Senior Financial Analyst

Samsara Inc.; United States; A distancia; USD 83.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote-friendly

Development stipend

Health & parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Samsara Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with our R&D organization in a US remote role. You will drive cost optimization, build reporting and attribution for AI spend, and support month-end close with accurate forecasts.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in FP&A or related fields, a finance-related degree, strong Excel/Google Sheets, and experience at a high-growth tech company. This role offers remote work within the US and competitive total rewards.

Formación

• 3+ years in FP&A/Strategic Finance/Big 4/IB.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets for financial modeling.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with Software and Firmware Eng teams to manage Headcount, software and AI vendor spend.
• Analyze financial results and prepare monthly/quarterly management reporting.
• Support month-end close activities and cost classification.
• Collaborate on AOP planning with R&D teams.
• Improve accuracy and scalability of financial reporting and forecasting models.
• Develop new KPIs to inspect business performance.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline reporting and ad hoc analysis.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling

Excel

Google Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Educación

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

Herramientas

Workday Adaptive Planning

NetSuite

Databricks

AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean, Cursor)

Descripción del empleo

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 partner with our R&D organization. Samsara's R&D organization creates the industry-leading IoT products and features that power our customer experience. You will partner with our engineering leaders, driving quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities. You will help build the reporting and attribution frameworks needed to track and govern AI spend, support month-end close procedures, and drive forecast models that give our leaders and investors accurate guidance. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, analytical, 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.

In this role, you will:

• Partner closely with leaders across our Software and Firmware Engineering teams to manage Headcount, Software and AI vendor spend.
• Analyze financial results, prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, and support financial review meetings with R&D and Finance leadership.
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close activities, cost classification, and reporting requests.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to drive AOP planning.
• Improve the accuracy and scalability of existing financial reporting and forecasting models.
• Develop new mechanisms, analysis, or KPIs to inspect business performance.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline financial reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis workflows.
• 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 of experience in FP&A/Strategic Finance/Big 4 Accounting/Investment Banking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis, including advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Experience at a high-growth tech company.
• 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.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Familiarity with Headcount & SaaS cost modeling and management.
• 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.
• Prior partnership with software engineering teams.
• 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.