Senior Financial Analyst

Samsara

. Partner with Software and Firmware Engineering leaders to manage headcount, software, and AI vendor spend .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$81,600 - CA$105,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), strategic finance, and advanced financial modeling, with a strong focus on collaboration with engineering teams and the use of AI tools to enhance reporting and forecasting accuracy.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Advanced Excel SkillsAI Tools ProficiencyCollaboration With Engineering TeamsSaaS Cost Modeling

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingForecasting ModelsCost ClassificationKPI DevelopmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsProactive Self-StarterAttention To DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsDatabricksWorkday Adaptive PlanningNetSuiteClaudeChatGPTGeminiGleanCursor

Industry Keywords

FP&AStrategic FinanceBig 4 AccountingInvestment BankingHigh-Growth Tech Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 to drive AOP planning
Improve the accuracy and scalability of financial reporting and forecasting models
Develop mechanisms, analyses, and KPIs to inspect business performance
Use AI tools to streamline financial reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis workflows
Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as the company scales globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills
Experience at a high-growth tech company
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, changing environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Comfortable presenting to senior management
Proactive, highly organized self-starter able to work independently under tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Familiarity with Headcount and SaaS cost modeling and management
Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean, and Cursor
Proficiency with Databricks
Proficiency with FP&A tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning or similar planning systems and NetSuite
Prior partnership with software engineering teams
Legal right to work at Samsara and in the specified work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Equity for eligible roles
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Above-market total compensation opportunity
Flexible working model
Remote work support where operationally aligned