Financial Analyst

About Rootly

At Rootly, we are a mission to be the go-to way companies respond when things go wrong, helping every organization be more reliable. We do this by building an industry leading incident management platform that allows companies around the world consistently and quickly resolve incidents. We are not simply transforming an industry, we are carving an entirely new +$B segment ourselves and need incredible talent to achieve this ambitious goal together.

Customers love Rootly. Some of the fastest growing companies around the world such as NVIDIA, Figma, Canva, Tripadvisor, Squarespace and more rely on Rootly to power their critical incident management process. They obsess over our delightful enterprise-ready platform and unique partnership model. See why our customers have reviewed us 5 stars on G2.

Investors love Rootly. We are backed by some of the most respected funds in the world from Y Combinator to operators like the CTO of Dropbox and GitHub. We’d be happy to disclose our entire funding and profitability picture live during the interview. As a culture we relentlessly put transparency first. We conduct monthly financial reviews as a team so everyone has a pulse on the health of the business and publish what we are building in our weekly changelog.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct in-depth financial analysis, and provide strategic recommendations to support our growth and profitability. As we continue to grow and target new markets, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to support decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess the impact of various business scenarios and initiatives.
• Analyze key financial and operational metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare insightful reports and presentations that communicate financial performance and key findings.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and long-term financial planning.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and evaluate the company’s financial performance and business strategies.
• Conduct research and market analysis to understand industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst, preferably within a SaaS or technology-focused company.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other financial software with experience modeling large volumes of data including pivot tables and complex formulas
• Solid understanding of financial principles and concepts, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and every changing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• 3 weeks vacation + unlimited sick/mental health days + company-wide shutdown EOY
• M2 MacBook Pro of choice
• $1,000 for health and wellness
• $1,000 for home office
• $1,000 for visiting a teammate located in a different geography
• WeWork membership
• Weekly happy hour on Friday
• Learning and advancement budget at your discretion
• Annual retreat - at least once a year we gather together in person 🏝️
• Ground floor opportunity to be an early member of a fast growing venture-backed startup

Rootly is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create an environment where every team member at Rootly feels like they belong so they can have a greater impact on our business and customers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.