Financial Analyst

Avalara•Durham, NC

9h•Remote

About The Position

Avalara is looking for an FP&A Analyst to support our Sales organizations. As the FP&A Analyst, Sales, you will partner with Avalara's FP&A and Sales Leadership teams. You will help guide financial planning and analysis across the Go-To-Market (GTM) organization. You will support main forecasting and budgeting processes, deliver business insights through financial and operational reporting, and help evaluate investments that support scalable growth. You are, collaborative, with an interest in partnering cross-functionally to support data-driven decision-making. You will provide exposure to Sales leadership, GTM operations, and strategic finance programs while developing foundational experience in SaaS finance and business partnership. You will report to the Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a remote position in the United States.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, consulting, or related analytical roles
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes
Experience communicating analytical findings and financial insights for a range of different audiences
Experience working with financial systems and business applications such as Excel, Salesforce, Netsuite, Adaptive, or similar tools
Familiarity with SaaS or technology business models and main GTM metrics.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
Experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.
Apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.
Grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.

Responsibilities

Support forecasting, budgeting, and monthly variance analysis for Sales organizations
Track visibility into Sales Commission spend and related performance metrics
Prepare recurring financial and operational reporting, including monthly business reviews, QBRs, and management presentations
Support the month-end close process in partnership with the Accounting team
Help with headcount planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities
Develop financial models and analyses to support decisions and operational improvements
Help improve and improve financial reporting processes to support a growing business
Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Revenue Operations, and other partners