Senior Financial Analyst

Samsara

10d•$83,300 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Samsara is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with its R&D organization, which develops IoT products and features. The analyst will work with engineering leaders to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, identify cost optimization opportunities, create reporting and attribution frameworks to track and govern AI spend, support month-end close procedures, and develop forecast models that provide leaders and investors with accurate guidance. The position is remote and open to candidates residing in the United States; relocation assistance is not provided. The role partners with Software and Firmware Engineering teams on headcount, software, and AI vendor spend; supports planning, reporting, forecasting, and close activities; and develops models, mechanisms, and KPIs to evaluate business performance. The Senior Financial Analyst is also expected to use AI tools to improve finance workflows and embody Samsara’s cultural principles as the company scales. The listed annual base salary range for full-time employees is $83,300–$140,000 USD. Actual pay may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Samsara describes its total compensation as including base salary, performance-based bonus or variable pay, and equity for eligible roles. Other stated offerings include a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, and comprehensive health and parental leave plans.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Big 4 Accounting, or Investment Banking.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving using financial modeling and analysis, including advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.
Experience at a high-growth technology company.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to senior management.
Proactive, highly organized self-starter able to work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with headcount and SaaS cost modeling and management.
Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean, or Cursor; Databricks; and FP&A tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning or similar planning systems, and NetSuite.
Prior partnership with software engineering teams.
Passion for building new models, processes, and mechanisms.

Responsibilities

Partner with Software and Firmware Engineering leaders to manage headcount, software, and AI vendor spend.
Analyze financial results and prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting.
Support financial review meetings with R&D and Finance leadership.
Partner with Accounting on month-end close activities, cost classification, and reporting requests.
Collaborate with R&D teams on annual operating plan (AOP) planning.
Improve the accuracy and scalability of financial reporting and forecasting models.
Develop mechanisms, analysis, and KPIs to inspect business performance.
Use AI tools to streamline financial reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis workflows.
Champion and model Samsara’s cultural principles: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.