Senior Finance Analyst (Corporate FPA Team)

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Join Semrush, a leading innovator in the SAAS Tech industry.

This is our Senior Finance Analyst (Corporate FPA) role for those who possess a strong sense for detail, analytical skills and are ready to combat discrepancies in financial records. As a Senior Finance Analyst in our Corporate FP&A team, you will be instrumental in shaping our financial strategy, with a specific focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization at the forefront of technology.

Tasks in the role

Financial Modeling and Analysis

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to forecast business performance.

• Conduct scenario analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting updates.

• Collaborate with various departments to gather inputs and align budgeting with business objectives.

Market and Competitor Analysis

• Analyze market trends and competitor financials to inform strategic planning and provide competitive benchmarking.

• Process improvement.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis efficiency.

Performance Reporting

• Prepare financial reports like Board decks and presentations for executive leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.

• Analyze variances between actuals, forecast, and budget, providing insightful explanations and recommendations.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with department heads to provide financial insights and guidance.

• Assist in setting KPIs and measuring performance against these indicators.

Ad-hoc Projects and Analysis

• Support strategic projects with financial analysis as needed, including mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, and market expansion strategies.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Develop financial models to evaluate the impact of potential acquisitions on overall company performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities.

• Provide financial insights to senior leadership during the M&A decision-making process.

• Maintain financial models and cash flow models to forecast the company’s cash.

• Participate in financial due diligence efforts for potential M&A opportunities, assessing financial viability, risks, and opportunities.

SaaS Tech Industry Expertise

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.

• Provide financial analysis and insights into market dynamics that may impact the SaaS Tech industry.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis efficiency.

Analytics COE

• Work on setting up management reporting dashboards and revamping the FPA delivery model by utilizing Tableau reporting and Google product suite.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional qualification.

• Qualification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or investment banking, with a focus on M&A (preferably in the SAAS Tech industry).

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, due diligence processes, post-merger.

• Integration and US GAAP accounting.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.

They say there are no perfect candidates, but that might well be you, if

• You have executive presence.

• Experience with M&A.

• You share our common values: Trust, as we prefer to speak up and be our true selves; Sense of Ownership, as it’s not worth wasting time on something you don’t believe in; and enthusiasm for Constant Change, as we are always looking to make things better.

A bit about the team

Anticipating acquisitions in 2024 (1 per quarter), we expect a significant increase in workload related to the integration of acquired companies and review of financials for Corporate Reporting. Staying on top of these acquisitions is key for FP&A to ensure we are able to guide the CFO and forecast our P&L. 

Additionally, as we are kicking off multiple projects in FPA, we need a resource to manage the ongoing activities conducted at the hiring manager’s level and also support other projects/ad hoc analysis.

We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably

• This offer stands for the “hybrid” work format: some days, you work from the office, and some #wfh. Trust us, it’s an efficient way of work. Proven!

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Dependent Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) plan with flexible ways to save and fully vested employer match up to 4%

• Unlimited PTO.

• Paid parental leave.

• Short-term and Long-term Disability.

• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Life Insurance.

• Travel Insurance.

• Corporate Events.

• Snacks, coffee, tea.

• Free Parking for employees (Prudential Center in Boston).

Finally, a little more about our company

We’ve been developing our product for 15 years and have been awarded G2's Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.

10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,000 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.
Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.