About the role:

Skydio is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Financial Analyst/Finance Manager to join the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The right individual will be a key contributor in driving data-driven insights and providing financial guidance to the key stakeholders within the business. The position is primarily focused on R&D, but will also have the opportunity to support other core functions (e.g. GtM, HW Ops and G&A) as needed.

The Sr. Financial Analyst/Finance Manager will be primarily responsible for coordinating with cross functional teams to develop and track headcount, track product development costs (HW,SW, Product), and own the AWS cost model for our Cloud business. This position will also be responsible for driving KPI reporting to provide actionable insights for our R&D business 

How you’ll make an impact:

• Maintain and improve Skydio’s AWS cost optimization model
• Develop and analyze data, financial, and business metrics used by the Company and senior management to drive business performance and track growth initiatives. 
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders to drive strategic planning and decision-making, including headcount and opex planning.
• Perform ad hoc analyses that drive strategic business decisions.  
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly outlook processes in order to ensure all departments and operations are executing to the financial plan.
• Investigate variances between actuals and forecasts to understand trends and potential risks and opportunities for Skydio.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Engineering, Marketing, and various information holders to collect, organize, and analyze Company data and to summarize key takeaways for senior management.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new financial processes.

What makes you a good fit:

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, including excellent analytical skills and a strong proficiency in financial modeling; experience in R&D finance and AWS cost modeling
• High level of proficiency in Excel (array functions, scenario modeling, etc.) and PowerPoint
• Netsuite, Adaptive proficiency a plus
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and basic accounting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask and prioritize appropriately to meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail is a must. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Comfortable working with and articulating financial concepts to department managers and senior executives.
• High standard for integrity required for exposure to confidential Company performance, legal contracts and employee information.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or Economics related field required.

Compensation: The annual base salary range for this position is $110,500 - $130,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual’s regional location.