Sr. Manager, Finance & Strategy

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,720 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsara in San Francisco offers a flexible model with hybrid/remote options. We seek a Sr Manager, Finance and Strategy to partner with the Marketing org, owning forecasts, analyses, and cross-functional initiatives that scale the business.

The role requires 7+ years in finance/FP&A, strong communication with executives, and proven leadership in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance & strategy or FP&A experience.
• Experience partnering with go-to-market teams in a high-growth tech company.
• Strong initiative and willingness to own complex problems.
• Experience managing a team and influencing executive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with marketing leadership to inform strategic decisions and maintain financial plans.
• Perform data-driven analysis to guide investments and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and Engineering operations on cross-functional initiatives.
• Build scalable processes and leverage AI tools to improve financial visibility and planning.
• Lead monthly operating reviews with VP and EVPs and foster a culture of high performance.

Skills

Finance & Strategy

FP&A

Team leadership

Executive presentation

AI tools

Tools

Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

Databricks

Salesforce

Tableau

NetSuite

Workday

OpenAI

Adaptive

Job description

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Samsara is hiring a Sr Manager, Finance and Strategy to partner with our global Marketing department. You will work closely with our Chief Marketing Officer and senior leadership across our go-to-market organization to achieve corporate goals. You will maintain financial forecasts, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform capital allocation decisions and drive initiatives to scale the business. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, analytical, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable thinking in front of senior leadership. This is a highly visible role in the organization involving close partnership with senior business leaders across Samsara.
• This role can be office-based in our San Francisco office or fully remote.
• Deliver world-class business partnership to our Chief Marketing Officer and other executives across our Marketing department to inform strategic decisions and maintain accurate near-term and long-term financial operating plans
• Perform data-driven analysis to identify, evaluate and execute on value creation initiatives, investment opportunities and risk mitigation strategies
• Partner with our Marketing, Sales and Engineering operations teams to plan and execute complex cross functional initiatives
• Build scalable processes and systems and utilize AI tools to enhance financial visibility, control and planning effectiveness to support durable growth
• Identify and track key internal and external metrics to guide operational impact
• Analyze financial results, prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting and lead monthly operating review meetings with VP and EVPs
• 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
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Requirements

• 7+ years of finance & strategy, strategic finance or FP&A experience, preferably partnering with go-to-market organizations at a high growth technology company. Experience in investment banking or big 4 accounting is a plus
• Strong initiative, intellectual curiosity and willingness to take ownership of complex problems
• Experience managing a team
• Ability to influence decision making at the executive level, distill key concepts and be articulate in presentation
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritize across multiple projects and adapt to business changes
• Excellent analytical skills
• Expertise working with AI, systems and automated reporting tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Databricks, Open AI, Salesforce, Adaptive, Tableau, NetSuite, Workday)
• The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
• $118,720
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• $212,000 USD
• 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.