Senior Financial Analyst

The role, in a nutshell:We’re hiring a Senior Finance Analyst to help us better understand our business and make faster, better decisions. This is not a reporting role. You’ll own the financial model, KPI infrastructure, and performance insights, working closely with the Head of FP&A as a true thought partner.You’ll translate strategy into numbers, bring structure to ambiguity, and proactively surface insights that shape how we operate. This is a high-ownership role for someone who wants to drive impact, not just report on it.If you’re excited by ambiguity, enjoy building from scratch, and want a seat at the table for real decisions, this is a high-impact opportunity.What you’ll do:Own the financial modelBuild, maintain, and continuously improve operating and cash flow modelsTranslate strategic initiatives into scenarios (pricing, headcount, GTM changes)Stress-test assumptions and proactively surface risks and opportunitiesEvolve models as the business scales and changesBuild and run KPI infrastructureDefine and own core business and sales KPIsBuild dashboards that leadership actively uses to make decisionsPartner with Sales, Ops, and Finance to ensure metrics are accurate and actionableContinuously iterate on metrics that are not driving behavior or outcomesGenerate business and sales insightsAnalyze revenue, pipeline, sales efficiency, and unit economicsDeliver clear insights on what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what to do nextProactively identify trends and issues before they show up in resultsSupport high-impact ad hoc analyses tied to real business decisionsAct as a thought partner to leadershipWork closely with the Head of FP&A on strategic questionsBring data-backed hypotheses and perspectivesChallenge assumptions constructivelyHelp drive tradeoff decisions across growth, efficiency, and cashWhat we’re looking for:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field5+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, or a similar analytical roleExperience in consulting and/or high-growth startup environmentsExposure to sales, revenue, or GTM metricsStrong bias for action with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComfort operating in ambiguity with imperfect dataDecision-oriented mindset focused on outcomes, not just reportingAbility to work onsite and collaborate closely with cross-functional partnersTechnical skillsAdvanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiencyFamiliarity with planning tools such as Pigment or AnaplanExperience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI) is a plusWho we need:We need a builder and a thinker.Someone who can take an ambiguous problem, turn it into a structured model, and drive clear insights that influence decisions. You should be equally comfortable building financial models, defining KPIs from scratch, partnering with Sales and GTM leaders, and pushing back on assumptions when the data tells a different story.This is a role for someone who wants real ownership — not just of outputs, but of outcomes.If you’re motivated by impact, enjoy working closely with leadership, and want to help shape how finance operates at a high-growth company, we’d love to talk.Base Salary Range$104,000—$130,000 USDAbout UsChainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.We live and breathe our company values:We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.A few of the benefits we offer:Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge