Principal Finance Analyst

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Klaviyo is seeking a highly motivated Principal Financial Analyst (Hub Based) to join the FP&A team, specifically focused on analyzing and forecasting SMS usage and costs. This role plays a critical part in driving informed decision-making by providing accurate and actionable insights related to SMS performance. This role will partner across departments to provide an accurate cost forecast. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate that wants to be part of a dynamic FP&A organization that is scaling for the future.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of usage-based business models. This candidate would have experience with cost forecasting for usage based pricing structures. This candidate will have a strong track record of providing structure, consolidation, and analysis of financial and product data.
How You Will Make a Difference

• Conduct thorough analysis of SMS usage and costs, including trend analysis, variance explanations, and performance metrics to monitor overall business performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accurate SMS cost forecasts that align with overall company guardrails
• Build standardized SMS reporting for executive leadership team to provide visibility, drive ownership, and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Continuously refine and improve FP&A processes related to analysis, forecasting, and reporting

Who You Are

• Role requires 3-days per week in Boston office
• 5-8 Years of FP&A or Finance experience with SaaS and/or high growth companies; preference given to usage based software models
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong understanding of usage and subscription-based business models and key metrics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel, and experience with financial planning software
• Effective communication skills to present complex financial information clearly and succinctly to non-financial executive stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven track record of driving insights from data to influence strategic decisions
• Planful and NetSuite experience preferred

The pay range for this role is listed below. Sales roles are also eligible for variable compensation and hourly non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. This role is eligible for benefits, including: medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), flexible paid time off and company-paid holidays and a culture of learning that includes a learning allowance and access to a professional coaching service for all employees.
Base Pay Range For US Locations:
$133,600 - $200,400 USD
Get to Know Klaviyo
We're Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we're developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators-ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, where you'll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you'll join us.
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