Financial Analyst

About the job
Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Although we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about the future. We want to create a world-class culture and company that attracts, develops, engages and retains elite talent.

At Salesloft, our Financial Analyst will be pivotal to our company’s success. You will be a key member of our fast-growing and high-performing Finance team and will be a critical member of a team that will help scale the company by building and fostering key business partnerships across the organization.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be a true business partner and go-to person for all analytical support, thinking and going beyond budget variances and expense management to help the business achieve operational goals and strategy. Specifically, you will:
Contribute to the creation of a detailed operating plan and long-term corporate financial model and will track ongoing changes to the business in the rolling forecast
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting - analyzing financial results, understanding key trends, assessing current and future business risk, and communicating/presenting key messages to senior management
Perform ad-hoc business case and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives
Collaborate across various teams to assess unit-level economics and key business KPIs for go-to-market teams and the entire company
Support the accounting team in the month end close process, assisting with variance analysis as needed
Partner with stakeholders on procurement activities to align with budgetary expectations
In addition to working with amazing colleagues who exemplify our ‘team over self’ core value, you will also have the opportunity to be a team player, able to work across different departments and different management levels, and focused on solving business and financial challenges. You will have an opportunity to make a difference.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an individual who is customer-centric and passionate about making a difference in your role. You will be a self-starter, self-motivated, able to think independently and at the same time want to continue to learn and develop your skill set. You will be a thinker and a problem solver with an eye for process improvement.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn more, do more, and become more, then becoming a Financial Analyst is the career path for you!

THE TEAM:

Our Salesloft’s Finance team is comprised of seasoned and up-and-coming finance professionals who are all aligned on one vision and mission:
Vision: to fundamentally transform the way buyers and sellers drive repeatable outcomes
Mission: Equip companies to maximize revenue by creating a fantastic buying experience
The Finance team consists of professionals who are customer-centric and passionate about making a difference in their role. You will be a self-starter, self-motivated, able to think independently and at the same time want to continue to learn and develop your skill set. You will be a team player, able to work across different departments and different management levels, and focused on solving business and financial challenges.

They are also the epitome of our core values: Lead with humility and respect. Earn customer trust. Put team over self. Redefine what’s possible. Deliver big results.

THE SKILL SET:
1+ years FP&A or Sales Operations experience
Tech savviness and the ability to learn new systems quickly
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to interact with various levels of executive management
Positive attitude with high level of eagerness and aptitude to learn new technology and practices
Experience in high growth companies and comfortable working on a fast-paced team with changing priorities
Independent/flexible problem-solver with the ability to adapt as the business grows
Advanced Microsoft Excel/Googlesheets skills required; experience with Adaptive Insights a plus
WITHIN ONE MONTH, YOU’LL:
Attend Salesloft’s New Hire Orientation, where you will learn our Salesloft story and understand what makes our “Lofters” unique
Begin 1:1’s with your manager, understand your 30-60-90 plan, meet & shadow current members of the Salesloft team, and delve into your group(s)
Set your OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) with your manager and develop an action plan to achieve them
Meet key partners in the broader Finance team, Business partners, Operations, etc. - they will be key relationships for you
Be introduced to our financial statements, systems (especially Adaptive), processes, and data
WITHIN THREE MONTHS, YOU’LL:
Deepen understanding of the company’s financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting
Become proficient in using all systems, especially Adaptive
Begin collaborating directly with business partners to understand their budget, forecast, and assumptions behind them to assist in the next forecast
Drive the month end close reporting and variance analysis for your group(s)
Develop relationships with all relevant stakeholders to provide analytical support for strategic and operational decision-making
WITHIN SIX MONTHS, YOU’LL:
Become the direct FP&A business partner and point of contact for your group(s) to act as a trusted advisor, providing financial guidance and support
Take ownership of budgeting and forecasting your respective group(s) with a focus on increased forecast accuracy and continual process improvement
Own the monthly financial reporting to your respective group(s), including ELT member
WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS, YOU’LL:
Own the budget and long-range planning for your group(s)
Contribute to broader company-wide strategic planning in support of long-term goals and initiatives
Proactively identify areas of risk and opportunity within your group(s) and downstream impacts to other areas of the organization
WHY YOU’LL LOVE SALESLOFT:

At Salesloft, we're not just a company, we're a community built on shared values.
Lead With Humility and Respect
Earn Customer Trust
Put Team Over Self
Redefine What’s Possible
Deliver Big Results
Salesloft delivers a performance force multiplier for the world’s most demanding companies. Salesloft’s Revenue Orchestration Platform, delivering the first AI-powered durable revenue engagement model, keeps market-facing teams on top of all buyer signals, with outcomes-driven prioritization so they always act first on what matters most. Thousands of the world’s most successful sales teams, like those at Google, 3M, IBM, Shopify, Square, and Cisco, drive more revenue with Salesloft.

While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about the future. We want to create a world-class culture and company that attracts, develops, engages and retains elite talent.

Since our founding in 2011, we have grown into a global, award-winning organization with Lofters based all over the world. As a testament to our organizational health, we have been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2022 Healthiest Employers, three times by Deloitte as a ‘Fastest-Growing Technology Company in North America,’ and have been recognized as a top workplace by Fortune, Glassdoor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Inc Magazine.

In addition to our stand-out organizational health:
2024 Best Places to Work Certified for a fourth consecutive year
Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Revenue Orchestration Platforms for B2B, Q3 2024
G2 Enterprise Sales Engagement Leader 15 consecutive quarters
Recognized by Gartner Peer Insights as a Customer’s Choice in 2023 Voice of the Customer for Sales Engagement Applications
G2 recently ranked us #1 in Enterprise Sales Engagement and we were named a leader in the 2022 Forrester Wave for Sales Engagement. We received the highest possible score in 26 out of 30 criteria, more than any other vendor evaluated in our category.
We’re redefining an age-old industry. This is challenging work – but our team of driven innovators makes the journey thrilling. We’re fast-paced, cutting-edge, and collaborative. We pursue excellence in everything we do and have a lot of fun along the way. Come join us!

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT SALESLOFT:
You will become part of an amazing culture with a supportive CEO and smart teammates who actually care
You will work with an amazing team you can learn from and teach
You will experience joining a high-growth/high-trajectory organization
You will hear “Yes, let’s do that!” and then have the opportunity to successfully execute on your ideas
You will build community with Lofters of many cultures and backgrounds through ERGs and DEI initiatives
We have a vibrant, open office that utilizes modern technology
We firmly believe you will have the opportunity to grow more here than you would anywhere else

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

The total compensation package for this position may also include performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Salesloft embraces diversity and invites applications from people of all walks of life. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Base Pay Range

$64,000—$74,000 USD