FP&A Analyst

About Us

At Saildrone, we sustainably explore, map, and monitor the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. We provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence. Our fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), powered by renewable wind and solar power, have a minimal carbon footprint and operate without the need for a crewed support vessel. Saildrone works with governments, civil agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seas—from sailing into the eye of a category 4 hurricane to obtain new data about how storms intensify, collecting new CO2 data in hard-to-reach areas, and counting fish biomass to inform sustainable fishery management, to mapping the ocean floor and reducing illegal fishing and drug trafficking. As a result of our work, Saildrone has been included on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, earned an Ocean Awards’ Innovation Award, won Best Tech For Good from the Timmy Awards, and was recognized by Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism 50 list of the Top 50 Companies Kickstarting American Renewal. Our first-annual Atlantic hurricane mission with NOAA was included as one of The New York Times’ 21 Things That Happened for the First Time in 2021 and Popular Science's 100 Greatest Innovations of 2021.

We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate our missions worldwide. Saildrone is backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors, including Social Capital, Capricorn, Lux Capital, BOND Capital, and Emerson Collective.

This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary delivering high impact for humanity and future generations.

The Role

As a rapidly growing company with an evolving business model, Saildrone relies heavily on FP&A to coordinate, roll-up, and balance initiatives across its multiple departments, and to provide its executives with data-driven decision support. Reporting to the Head of FP&A in Alameda, the FP&A Analyst serves a pivotal role in financial planning and decision support across the organization The right individual will be a key contributor to the Finance team in developing accurate forecasts, reporting on key metrics, and driving strategic decisions through modeling and analysis. Working with varied constituents, both internal and external, the FP&A Analyst will help maintain up-to-date forecasts, evaluate new initiatives, and develop business plans.

The position is highly visible within the organization and will work cross-functionally to help derive and calculate various metrics, ratios, and drivers. The position is instrumental in the preparation of month end reporting and analysis of budget-to-actual results, quarterly replans, annual financial Plans, trend analysis, and ad hoc analysis to support management decision-making and new business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly reporting packages for senior management and CFO (forecast vs. actuals analysis, Trend Analysis, Business Profitability Reports, etc.)
• Create monthly reporting packages to inform the members of the company’s Leadership Team (i.e., all functional VP’s).
• Reconcile monthly workforce planning / headcount and update changes in the planning system.
• Work with department leadership to gather and input updates into the financial planning system monthly.
• Prepare and present analyses, forecasts, reports and recommendations to senior business and finance leaders to support critical decision-making opportunities.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining relevant financial metrics to be provided as a dashboard for senior management and business partners.
• Drive high-quality, timely analysis that contributes to the performance and success of the business including analytical models in support of new business opportunities and strategic investments.
  
  

Required Skills and Experience

• BA or BS in business, economics, finance, accounting or related field. MBA/MSc a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A functions in corporate functions, ideally with manufacturing processes and different business models.
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and modeling skills, strong attention to details.
• Knowledge of accounting/financial principles; solid knowledge of financial statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows required.
• Experience with Planful and NetSuite a strong plus.
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Superior strategic thinking and financial analysis skills; well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding analytical and financial modeling skills and advanced computing skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively and cross functionally.
• Must be motivated, goal-oriented self-starter. A problem solver with a clear attitude to learn and contribute to the team.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, demanding environment. Must manage multiple tasks and juggle several urgent demands at any given point, while adapting to changing priorities
• Extremely detail oriented, with high level of ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members who are not geographically co-located within the same office.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed on a computer and requires ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.

Location: This position is a hybrid role in Alameda, CA and expected to be in the office at least 3 days a week.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• Short and relaxing ferry ride from the Ferry Building for SF residents
• Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
• Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan
  
  

Catch up on the latest news about us:

The Tiny Craft Mapping Superstorms at Sea – The New York Times
Alameda's Saildrones collect hurricane data - KTVU Fox 2
Record Setting: Saildrone Explorer SD 1045 Entered into Guinness Book
Saildrone Takes the Wraps Off its Voyager Autonomous Research Vehicle – TechCrunch
An Underwater Mountain was Newly Discovered off California Coast – San Francisco Chronicle
The Quest for CO2: You Can’t Capture What You Can’t Find – Inside Unmanned Systems
Hacking the Anthropocene with Survivalist Robots [VIDEO] – Freethink
Here’s What Hurricane Fiona’s Surf Looked Like, from Atop a 50-foot Wave – The Washington Post
An Unprecedented View Inside a Hurricane – EOS
They Sailed Into a Hurricane, Now These Unmanned Saildrones are Seeking Data on Our Carbon Uptake – CNN
Saildrone Featured Videos Playlist

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

At Saildrone, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team leads to innovation and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, disabilities, and backgrounds.

Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization, among other factors.

All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.

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