Senior Manager, Corporate Finance and Strategy

Samsara; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 116,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsara is seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Finance and Strategy to lead budgeting and forecasting efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage teams effectively. This role offers the opportunity to impact critical industries and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Remote and Flexible Working Options

Samsara for Good Charity Fund

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Finance, Accounting, or Investment Banking.
• 5+ years in Strategic Finance / FP&A.
• Proven financial modeling and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop long-term financial forecasts.
• Prepare accurate financial forecasts reflecting current business trends.
• Manage and develop a team, demonstrating leadership and inclusivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Senior Manager, Corporate Finance and Strategy

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, a platform that enables organizations dependent on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data for actionable insights and operational improvements. We aim to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across industries that form the infrastructure of our global economy, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing.

Joining Samsara means shaping the future of physical operations and contributing to a diverse array of innovative product solutions. As a recently public company, we offer autonomy and support to make a meaningful impact while building for the long term.

About the role:

This role leads our Corporate Finance & Strategy functions and collaborates with leaders in People Ops and Recruiting to meet financial goals. Responsibilities include managing the annual budgeting process, creating long-term financial forecasts aligned with corporate strategy, and leading monthly and quarterly forecasting and reporting. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact essential industries: Your work will contribute to critical sectors like energy, food supply, emissions reduction, and worker safety.
• You are the architect of your career: We support rapid career development and encourage mastering your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You’re energized by our vision: Your efforts will help digitize large sectors of the global economy through innovative solutions.
• You want to work with the best: Join a high-caliber team that celebrates success and supports each other.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop long-term financial forecasts aligned with corporate strategy.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts reflecting current business trends, managing the corporate planning calendar and communicating timelines effectively.
• Define driver-based forecasts for global expenses, understanding the business deeply and incorporating changes.
• Create and present forecast and reporting packages highlighting key metrics to the Executive Team and Board.
• Collaborate with F&S systems team to implement and maintain financial planning tools.
• Partner with People Ops and Recruiting on budget management, forecasting, data analysis, and headcount planning to support strategic decisions.
• Develop scalable processes and systems to enhance financial visibility and planning efficiency.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support decision-making.
• Manage and develop a team, demonstrating leadership and inclusivity.
• Work hours aligned with PST timezone.
• Embed Samsara’s cultural principles—Customer Success, Long-Term Building, Growth Mindset, Inclusivity, Teamwork—across our global teams.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 8+ years in Finance, Accounting, or Investment Banking
• 5+ years in Strategic Finance / FP&A
• Strong accounting knowledge and experience working closely with accounting teams
• Proven financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills using Excel or Google Sheets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable with senior management
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Ability to work PST hours

An ideal candidate also has:

• Industry experience in SaaS technology companies (preferred)
• Knowledge of GAAP and non-GAAP cash flow and metrics

The annual base salary range for this full-time role is $116,480 — $208,000 USD, varying based on location, experience, and skills.

At Samsara, we value diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.

Our full benefits include competitive compensation, remote and flexible working options, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and more. Learn more on our Benefits site.

Accommodations

We are committed to an inclusive environment. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please email [e-mail] or click here.

Flexible Working

We support flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options, depending on role requirements and geographic location. All employment offers are contingent upon legal right to work.

Samsara does not charge applicants fees at any stage. Beware of scams; official communication will come from ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more, see our blog post.

Samsara's Mission

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