Financial Analyst

Platform.sh

3d•Remote

About The Position

This is a 14-month contract position providing essential coverage for a maternity leave. However, Upsun is a rapidly scaling organization; for a high-performer who thrives in our environment, there is a possibility of transitioning into a permanent full-time role as our finance team continues to expand to meet the needs of the business. As a Financial Analyst, you are a key driver of our financial planning and decision-making. You build and maintain financial models that guide annual budgets and long-term strategy, create comprehensive performance reports, and track KPIs to highlight opportunities for improvement. Your work strengthens business visibility, supports leadership decisions, and ensures financial discipline across the organization. From day one, you’ll be immersed in SaaS-specific financial planning—analyzing subscription revenue, recurring expenses, ARR, churn, and acquisition costs. You’ll collaborate across departments, translating numbers into insights and building trust as a financial business partner. You’ll also provide analytical support for M&A activities, ensuring we make informed investments that fuel sustainable growth. You thrive in fast-moving, detail-driven environments. You bring clarity to complexity, bridge financial and non-financial stakeholders, and champion best practices that enhance both accuracy and efficiency. Whether building models, conducting variance analysis, or streamlining workflows in our FP&A tool, you balance rigor with pragmatism to deliver results that matter.

Requirements

Financial Expertise: 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
SaaS Knowledge: Strong understanding of SaaS business models and KPIs, including ARR, churn, CAC, and recurring revenue structures.
Technical Skills: Prior experience with FP&A tools, and comfort optimizing financial systems and workflows.
Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving and quantitative skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
Communication Skills: Ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, building trust and alignment.

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Build, maintain, and optimize SaaS-specific financial models of budgets and forecasts. Deliver actionable insights that support company-wide financial planning and long-term strategy.
Variance Analysis & Performance Reporting: Conduct detailed variance analyses, highlighting operational and financial trends. Provide leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business units to gather inputs, communicate financial impacts, and ensure alignment between operational plans and financial goals.
Budgeting & Reporting Excellence: Champion the adoption of best practices in budgeting and reporting to improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
Accounting Support: Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial results are accurate and complete.
FP&A Tool Optimization: Drive automation and efficiency by streamlining workflows in our FP&A platform.
M&A Support: Provide modeling, forecasting, and analytical support for M&A projects, working closely with Corporate Development and the CFO.