Senior FP&A Analyst - Strategic Forecasting & Insights

Showpad; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off to volunteer at non-profi

Personal development opportunities

Professional stretch assignments

Job summary

Showpad is seeking an FP&A Senior Analyst to partner with Finance leadership and drive data-driven decisions through planning, forecasting, and analysis. You will own budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis, building financial models to shape strategic and operational directions.

You will develop key metrics, perform variance analyses, and collaborate across departments to identify opportunities and streamline processes, fueling growth and informed decision-making at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Mastery of Excel and GSheets; ability to create dynamic models and perform sensitivity analyses.
• 3–5 years of experience in Corporate FP&A or related finance function, ideally in SaaS/tech.
• Experience with reporting, budget process, and complex financial modeling.
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to work with 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, operating expenses).
• Perform monthly and quarterly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget and forecast), explaining key drivers and trends to Finance leadership and business partners.
• Build and maintain financial models for revenue, headcount, and operating expenses to support budgeting, scenario planning, and forecasting.
• Manage the planning, forecasting and reporting processes across Showpad, including Quarterly Forecasts and the Annual Operating Plan.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of company financial data, and contribute to remediation of inconsistencies and process streamlining.
• Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations and influence business direction by communicating findings to cross-functional groups.
• Build relationships with other departments and establish best practices to streamline processes and tools.

Skills

Excel

GSheets

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

SaaS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA/MBA

Job description

Showpad is seeking an FP&A Senior Analyst to partner with Finance leadership and drive data-driven decisions through planning, forecasting, and analysis. You will own budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis, building financial models to shape strategic and operational directions.

You will develop key metrics, perform variance analyses, and collaborate across departments to identify opportunities and streamline processes, fueling growth and informed decision-making at