Strategic Finance Analyst

Coram AI•Sunnyvale, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Coram AI, we’re reimagining video security for the modern world. Our cloud-native platform uses computer vision and AI to help businesses stay safe, make smarter decisions, and move faster; from real-time alerts to seamless clip sharing and multi-site visibility. You’ll be joining a small, fast-moving team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and impact. Every person here has a voice, ships meaningful work, and helps shape how AI can make the world safer and more connected. We're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness. Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Battery Ventures, Mosaic, and 8VC, have raised over $30M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field from a top-tier university
5+ years of experience as a Finance Analyst or in a similar role
Background in consulting and/or operating within a successful startup environment
Exposure to sales, revenue, or GTM metrics
Strong bias for action with a proven track record of delivering results on aggressive timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Resilient in high-pressure, fast-paced settings; comfortable working with ambiguity and imperfect data
Decision-oriented mindset focused on outcomes, not just reporting
Ability to work in an onsite environment—we move faster when we’re in the same room
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Own the Financial Model
Build, maintain, and evolve operating and cash flow models
Translate strategy into scenarios such as pricing, headcount, and GTM changes
Stress-test assumptions and surface risks and opportunities early
Continuously improve models as the business evolves
Build and Run KPI Dashboards
Define and own core business and sales KPIs
Build dashboards that leadership actually uses
Partner with Sales, Ops, and Finance to ensure metrics are accurate and actionable
Iterate when metrics are not driving decisions
Generate Business and Sales Insights
Analyze revenue, pipeline, sales efficiency, and unit economics
Deliver regular insights on what is happening, why it is happening, and what to do next
Surface trends and issues proactively before they appear in results
Support ad hoc analysis tied to real business decisions
Be a Thought Partner
Work closely with the Head of Finance on strategic questions
Bring hypotheses and perspectives backed by data
Challenge assumptions constructively
Help leadership make tradeoffs across growth, efficiency, and cash