Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Picarro; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

On-site Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Picarro, located in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior FP&A professional to lead planning, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis in our Finance team. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Product, Manufacturing, and Corporate functions to deliver insights that drive growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional financial modeller with advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; CPA/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance experience.
• Advanced Excel with complex modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, Power Query, and large datasets.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for finance/non-finance stakeholders.
• ERP systems experience (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP) and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Analyze expenses, revenue, headcount, capex, and key drivers to identify trends.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and communicate results to Finance leadership.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop accurate forecasts.
• Build scenario analyses and sensitivity models for decision-making.
• Improve and automate reporting and planning via advanced Excel and tools.
• Coordinate with Accounting during month-end close for accurate reporting.
• Develop KPIs and management reporting for data-driven decisions.
• Identify process improvements to boost visibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Scenario analysis

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Education

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

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive Insights)

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Department: Finance

Reports To: Head of FP&A

Work Schedule: Full-time | Onsite (5 days per week)

About Picarro

Picarro is a global leader in precision measurement technology, delivering innovative analytical solutions that enable customers to solve some of the world's most critical environmental, industrial, energy, and scientific challenges. Our cutting-edge hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions provide highly accurate, real-time data that drive smarter decisions and create meaningful impact.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a strategic and highly analytical Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to join our Finance team and help drive business performance through insightful financial analysis and planning.

Position Summary

The Senior, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional will play a critical role in supporting Picarro's financial planning, forecasting, strategic analysis, and executive decision-making. This individual will partner closely with leaders across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Product, Manufacturing, and Corporate functions to deliver financial insights that support business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional financial modeler with advanced Excel expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, business investments, resource planning, and operational decision-making.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and executive presentations that provide meaningful insights into business performance.
• Analyze operating expenses, revenue, headcount, capital expenditures, and key business drivers to identify trends and opportunities.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and clearly communicate financial results to Finance leadership and business partners.
• Partner closely with department leaders to develop accurate forecasts and understand operational drivers impacting financial performance.
• Build scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Improve and automate financial reporting and planning processes through advanced Excel modeling and financial planning tools.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team during month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and management reporting that enable data-driven decision-making.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance financial visibility, reporting efficiency, and forecasting accuracy.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, and strategic initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, Power Query, and large data set analysis.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive Insights) is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting high-growth technology organizations is preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar financial platforms.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $140K to $155K. Our total compensation package includes base salary, bonus eligibility, and equity. Your base salary range and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

About Picarro:

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at

[e-mail] for assistance.