About the job
About The Role
Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. We’re looking for a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst, R&D to join our growing FP&A team. This role requires a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated the ability to deliver results in a high-growth, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. You are versatile, analytical, motivated, creative, intellectually curious, a strong communicator and collaborator. In this role, you will drive value and empower decision making through data, reporting, and analyses that impact Fivetran’s success as a company.
This is a full-time position based out of our Oakland office.
Technologies You’ll Use
- Workday, G-Suite, Microsoft Office
What You’ll Do
- Act as a strategic partner to R&D and Finance leadership, providing insights and recommendations for optimizing investment and driving long-term growth.
- Enhance forecast accuracy and reliability for R&D expenses.
- Lead variance analyses during financial closes to provide actionable insights.
- Develop and streamline processes to scale systems and support business growth.
- Serve as a liaison between finance, accounting, and R&D operations to enhance and automate financial processes.
Skills We’re Looking For
- 2-6 years of experience in finance, public accounting, or investment banking; familiarity with SaaS preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; ability to manage large datasets and driver-based models.
- Curiosity to learn and solve problems independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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