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Financial Analyst

Strategic Finance

Posted on 10/24/2024

Sumo Logic

Sumo Logic

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based data analytics and security platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$91k - $124kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission + Equity Awards

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
NetSuite
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
  • 3 - 5 years in varying Strategic Finance or FP&A roles, SaaS experience strongly preferred
  • Prior experience with Financial Reporting systems, Netsuite and Adaptive Planning strongly preferred
  • Prior business partnering experience, or demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional leaders strongly preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively translate for non-finance audiences of varying levels
  • Demonstrated ability to manipulate, analyze, and summarize large data sets
  • Superior analytical and modeling skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel
  • High performance standards with high ethical values and passion for excellence
  • Proven ability to operate and succeed within a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and support functions including FP&A and Accounting
  • Drive strategic decision making by providing actionable insights through reporting and ad hoc analyses
  • Support pricing, discounting and profitability analyses across existing and new product lines
  • Drive 3-statement company financial model with the ability to create and maintain driver based financial models
  • Build multiple forecast scenarios with business partner input
  • Identify, recommend and drive process improvement initiatives to enable efficiencies and scale across the organization
  • Develop and/or enhance key metrics that bring insightful and actionable insights
  • Assist in the preparation of management reports and monthly/quarterly financial updates
  • Perform ad hoc analyses as needed

Sumo Logic provides data analytics and security tools that help businesses collect, analyze, and visualize large datasets. Their cloud-based platform allows medium to large enterprises to access services over the internet, making it flexible and scalable. Operating on a subscription model, clients pay a recurring fee based on their service level and data usage. The goal is to enable businesses to operate more efficiently and securely in a data-driven world.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$439.1M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM highlights Sumo Logic's growing influence and credibility in the cybersecurity market.
  • Innovations like the MITRE ATT&CK Threat Coverage Explorer and Flex Licensing demonstrate Sumo Logic's commitment to continuous improvement and customer-centric solutions.
  • Strategic executive appointments and partnerships, such as with RSI Security, indicate strong leadership and collaborative potential for future growth.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in data analytics and cybersecurity is intense, with major players like Splunk and Datadog posing significant threats to market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements and the need for constant innovation may strain resources and lead to potential operational challenges.

What makes Sumo Logic unique

  • Sumo Logic's cloud-based platform offers unparalleled scalability and flexibility, allowing clients to access data analytics and security tools from anywhere without the need for on-premise installations.
  • Their subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream and predictable budgeting for clients, unlike competitors with more variable pricing structures.
  • Sumo Logic's focus on integrating AI and automation into their Cloud SIEM solution provides a unique edge in threat detection and remediation, setting them apart from traditional security solutions.

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Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus + RSU's

Unlimited PTO + 12 company holidays + 4 quarterly wellness days

100% remote or in office

Employee stock purchase plan- ESPP

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Parental leave