Senior Financial Analyst, R&D

The Squarespace Finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will be responsible for FP&A supporting the R&D organization. A key business partner involved with the various aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and the analysis/interpretation of financial results. The role requires a strong ethical foundation and the ability to present unbiased and accurate information to all stakeholders. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners (Engineering/Product) on items ranging from Headcount, Contracted Services, Software, and other investments. You will partner with the FP&A Director and investments team to further explore a range of business questions, ultimately helping the company to achieve its financial and operational goals, through data and sophisticated analysis.

We expect this Senior Analyst to be motivated to learn on the job and grow along with the company. You will dig into challenges - from routine operations, to forecasting and planning - to connect the dots and draw valuable insights for the business. You will develop relationships with the leaders on your partner teams, and thereby you should be comfortable presenting financial information to various executive stakeholders. This is the perfect opportunity to both learn and then impact the inner workings of a successful organization.

You will report to the FP&A Director and be based in our New York City office.

You'll Get To…

• Support the forecast and planning process by communicating with business partners and internal finance to identify investment opportunities
• Partner with the Engineering and Product teams to manage and forecast all investments, including headcount, software, and contracted services for all products globally
• Drive improvements in headcount reporting and forecasting
• Partner with Recruiting team for compensation analysis by geo
• Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations on spend across organizational teams
• Use knowledge of the business and corporate functions, while proactively providing impactful data and insights that may help drive the decision-making process
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency of existing processes and propose improvements to streamline the use of key business metrics
• Actively involved in the preparation of the monthly close, forecast, annual planning process, as well as the related financial reviews with Corporate stakeholders
• Promote innovation and automation

Who We're Looking For

• 7+ years experience in financial planning & analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent experience
• Mastery of Excel & FP&A Systems experience (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Insights, NetSuite)
• Willingness to dig into the numbers to gain key insights
• Ability to effectively interact with team members across the business area and corporate functions, at all levels

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave
• Equity plan for all employees
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop

Cash Compensation Range: $126,500 - $160,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.

About Squarespace

Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Last updated on Aug 21, 2024