Senior FP&A Analyst: Drive Strategy, Forecasting & Insights

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

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.