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Full-Time

Senior Strategic Finance Analyst

Updated on 9/10/2024

Pindrop

Pindrop

201-500 employees

Voice authentication and security solutions provider

Consumer Software
Cybersecurity
Financial Services

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
Sales
Data Science
BigQuery
SQL
Tableau
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Marketing
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Data Science or equivalent experience required
  • 5-7 years of total professional experience in Strategic Finance and/or Business Operations combined with investment banking or management consulting experience
  • Experience supporting go-to-market (GTM) departments as a business partner required, including but not limited to capacity modeling, sales productivity, commission planning, etc. for sales organizations
  • Spreadsheet modeling skills including charts, graphs, pivot tables, etc. with both Google Sheets and Excel required
  • Proven proficiency in reporting automation and data visualization (i.e. SQL, Python, Looker, Tableau, etc.) and financial planning tools (i.e. Vareto, Netsuite, etc.) required, BigQuery is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to create financial and operational models with an understanding in Enterprise SaaS/Usage-based models and operational metrics preferred
Responsibilities
  • Develop financial models that reflect a coordinated approach between corporate and functional GTM initiatives, investment priorities and efficiency goals
  • Support annual operating/budget planning, assist with corporate cash flow forecasting and enhance our short- and long-term forecasting model, including 3-statement modeling
  • Prepare board and investor reporting materials and tackle other strategic ad hoc tasks
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and GTM financial models (e.g. Sales, Customer Success, Marketing) to align financial goals with corporate and department objectives
  • Manage the development of sales targets and forecasts while collaborating with Sales Ops to design and implement incentive-based sales compensation plans and assist with process and systems improvements (i.e. SFDC)
  • Assess ROI and own metrics incl. customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (CLV), country expansion, sales coverage ratios and productivity, headcount capacity model, CS cost per case, cohort analyses, net dollar retention, etc., and conversion rates related to GTM motions
  • Overseeing data inputs and periodic deliverables while developing automated processes and scalable databases to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Automate dashboard reporting and repeatable analyses while improving data culture by leveraging SQL and Python

Pindrop provides voice authentication and security solutions, mainly for the financial sector, using unique voice identifiers to replace traditional security questions. This technology enhances security by detecting spoofed calls and offers a smoother user experience. Pindrop serves major financial institutions and also extends its services to consumers through mobile apps and smart devices. The company aims to improve security and user experience while helping businesses reduce fraud losses.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$239.5M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pindrop's recent $100 million funding round will enable further development of its audio, voice, and AI technologies, enhancing its competitive edge.
  • The company's partnerships with industry leaders like boost.ai and Respeecher demonstrate its influence and potential for transformative collaborations.
  • Pindrop's high accuracy in detecting synthetic voice fraud, as highlighted in its 2024 Voice Intelligence and Security Report, reinforces its position as a leader in voice security.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid growth of deepfake-related fraud poses a significant challenge, requiring continuous innovation to stay ahead of adversarial AI attacks.
  • The competitive landscape in voice authentication and security is intense, with new entrants and existing players potentially eroding Pindrop's market share.

What makes Pindrop unique

  • Pindrop's unique voice authentication technology eliminates the need for traditional security questions, offering a more secure and user-friendly experience.
  • The company's focus on detecting spoofed calls and preventing fraud losses sets it apart in the financial sector, where security is paramount.
  • Pindrop's integration capabilities with mobile apps and smart devices provide a seamless and intuitive user experience, extending its reach beyond traditional financial services.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Remote First Culture

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Home Office Allowance

Personal Development

Wellness and Focus Days

Competitive 401(k) Match

Variety of Health, Vision and Dental Plans

Collaborative Culture