SmartBear · 6 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expSmartBear is a company that delivers visibility tools for developers, and they are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for their FP&A team focused on R&D. This role will support the financial health and strategic direction of the software development teams, providing oversight on budgeting and financial forecasting.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Support a Global R&D team developing products that hundreds of thousands of software developers worldwide use every day. This role directly influences the financial health and strategic direction of our Software development teams and future innovation road map
Act as a strategic business partner to SmartBear’s leading Engineering and Product leadership to drive financial accountability, support investment decisions, and translate operational plans into financial forecasts
Be responsible for advancing a multi-year finance strategy for the R&D organization in partnership with the Sr. Manager of FP&A, focusing on budget execution, forecasting accuracy, and long-term planning
Provide oversight and create detailed expense planning for the global organization, including process management, data accuracy, reporting, and analysis
Assist with the monthly close by performing expense and P&L analysis and delivering spend reporting, Actual vs. Plan variance analysis, and YoY commentary
Support quarterly close activities, including Quarterly EBITDA Flash (Forecast and Final), Board of Directors reporting, Private Equity reporting, and lender reporting (inclusive of MD&A and product profitability insights)
Manage and approve all purchase orders (POs) and headcount requisitions
Collaborate closely with Accounting on the GAAP financial statement model
Drive continuous improvement within the FP&A team to streamline processes and improve communication with the business
Work collaboratively with the Accounting team to provide support during close cycles, ensuring alignment of analytics and reporting with budget and forecast elements
Work closely with Business Partners, R&D Leadership teams and Talent Acquisition to build, track and refine recruitment budgets, including headcount planning, hiring forecasts, and reviews against the annual plan
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in FP&A
Strong financial modeling, planning, and analysis skills
Ability to manage complex datasets and deliver accurate, insightful reporting
Experience collaborating with accounting teams on financial statements and close processes
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner cross-functionally
High attention to detail and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Performance-based bonuses for eligible roles
A generous benefits package that supports employees’ health and well-being
Promotes work-life balance through flexible time off and hybrid work options
Professional development opportunities
Company
SmartBear
SmartBear is pioneering innovation in software quality, embracing AI’s transformative potential.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Roe
Chief Executive Officer
Bryce Chicoyne
COO
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