At Zapier, we believe that there’s a better way to work. So we’re building the tools to make it happen. We believe that automation can help everyone get more done, and we’re on a mission to make automation accessible to everyone. We’re a fully distributed company with a 100% remote team of over 900 Zaplings working from 40+ countries around the world.
We’re looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst / Manager – R&D Finance to join our Finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing financial insights and analysis to support our Research & Development (R&D) functions.
About the Role
Our Finance team is a global team that partners across the organization to drive Zapier’s growth and profitability. We’re responsible for a wide range of activities including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, and investor relations. We’re a fully remote team and we embrace Zapier’s values of transparency, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
As a Sr. Financial Analyst / Manager – R&D Finance, you will:
- Serve as a strategic partner to R&D leaders, providing financial guidance and insights to optimize resource allocation and drive informed decision-making.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for R&D initiatives.
- Analyze R&D spend, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and analyses to senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and variances.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and data science, to understand business needs and translate them into financial implications.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as required.
Who you are:
- Experienced in financial planning and analysis. You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred. You also have 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with a focus on R&D finance, preferably in a SaaS or technology company.
- Analytical and data-driven. You have a proven ability to build and maintain complex financial models and perform detailed financial analysis. You also have a strong understanding of SaaS business metrics and drivers, including ARR, churn, and LTV.
- An excellent communicator. You have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership.
- Technically proficient. You have advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling software (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights). Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) is a plus.
- A proactive problem-solver. You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday Financials).
- Familiarity with subscription revenue recognition principles (ASC 606).
