Teradata ยท 3 days ago
Senior Financial Analyst - Product Costing & Pricing
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $126K/yr
5+ years expTeradata is a leading company in cloud analytics and data platforms for AI. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support product costing and pricing strategy for SaaS offerings, performing detailed financial analysis to understand cost drivers and support pricing decisions.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCloud Data ServicesCloud StorageData GovernanceData ManagementMarketingPrivate CloudSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed costing analysis for SaaS offerings including Cloud and On-Premise infrastructure, hardware, support services, and licensing components
Perform cost modeling to identify and analyze cost of revenue drivers and their impact on P&L performance and gross margin
Build and maintain financial models to track product delivery costs, cost allocation methodologies, and unit economics
Analyze cost structures across product lines and customer segments to support pricing and go-to-market decisions
Develop frameworks for allocating support and service costs across products and customer segments
Partner with Product Pricing, Product Management, and Deal Desk teams to develop and evaluate pricing recommendations
Create and maintain pricing models, tools, and frameworks to support data-driven pricing decisions and profitability analysis
Analyze financial and non-financial business metrics to inform pricing strategy discussions
Support pricing optimization initiatives by evaluating price elasticity, competitive positioning, and margin implications
Ensure pricing decisions reflect accurate, up-to-date cost data and financial targets
Demonstrate strong understanding of financial statements, particularly P&L dynamics, cost of revenue, and gross margin drivers
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to pricing effectiveness, cost optimization, and margin performance
Analyze variances between actual costs and forecasts, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Prepare executive-ready presentations and financial reports that translate complex analysis into actionable business insights
Support updates to pricing systems (CPQ) to maintain accurate pricing and efficient quoting workflows
Provide analytical support for pricing system implementations and process improvements
Translate financial analysis into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Drive analytical initiatives to uncover short-term and long-term profit improvement opportunities
Support ad hoc financial analysis requests related to new product launches, pricing changes, or cost optimization initiatives
Contribute to special projects involving cost structure redesign, margin improvement, or pricing transformation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Mathematics, or related field
5-7 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with focus on cost accounting, FP&A, or pricing analysis
2-3 years of experience in the technology industry, preferably in software, cloud, or SaaS environments
Demonstrated experience in cost modeling, margin analysis, and understanding the economics of product delivery
Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement) with specific expertise in cost of revenue, gross margin dynamics, and profitability drivers
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial modeling, complex data analysis, template development, and data consolidation
Strong understanding of SaaS business models including cloud-based and on-premise costing structures
Experience with subscription-based pricing models and recurring revenue frameworks
Knowledge of cost allocation methodologies and activity-based costing principles
Familiarity with hardware and infrastructure costing for technology offerings
Understanding of customer support cost structures and service delivery economics
Strong quantitative and qualitative research abilities
Deep analytical skills with ability to understand and articulate cost drivers behind product and service delivery
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Strong business acumen with ability to connect financial analysis to strategic business outcomes
Self-directed and proactive approach; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex financial information clearly to all organizational levels
Proven ability to translate financial data into business recommendations
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions
Ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights and sound financial reasoning
Track record in cost modeling, margin forecasting, and pricing strategy development
Experience with cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis in software or technology companies
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure costs (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of professional services and support cost modeling
Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Understanding of revenue recognition principles for SaaS businesses
Preferred
Working knowledge of CPQ systems or pricing tools
CPA, CFA, or CMA certification (beneficial but not required)
Company
Teradata
Teradata is the connected multi-cloud data platform company. Our enterprise analytics solve business challenges from start to scale.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-09-21IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Koehler
President & CEO
Louis Landry
Chief Technology Officer
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