Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance
Pulse Biosciences, Inc.
Tableau
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Tableau
About the role
- Lead all aspects of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) including forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modelling
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to translate financial data into strategic decisions
- Oversee accounting, tax, audit, and regulatory compliance across local and international standards
- Prepare and present regular board packs, investor reports, and executive dashboards
- Drive improvements in unit economics, operating margins, and cash flow performance
- Manage capital planning, fundraising support, due diligence preparation, and investor communications
- Build and scale financial systems and processes to support a growing, global SaaS business
- Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team
- Act as the primary contact for external partners including auditors, tax advisors, and banks
- Maintain Liven’s NetSuite environment, including sandbox testing and automation/enhancements
- Serve as core member of leadership team and trusted partner to CEO, board, and department heads
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
- CPA, CA, or CFA certification required
- 10 to 15 years of progressive finance experience
- At least 3 years in a senior leadership or executive role
- Background in SaaS, fintech, or technology businesses, ideally with international operations
- Demonstrated success leading financial operations in high-growth or VC-backed environments
- Expertise in SaaS financial metrics (ARR, churn, LTV:CAC, deferred revenue, margin analysis)
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite, including sandbox environments
- Strong proficiency with Excel and BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience managing audits, compliance, and multi-region regulatory requirements
- Skilled in building scalable, automated finance functions and reporting workflows
- Experience supporting fundraising rounds, due diligence, and investor communications
- Familiarity with payroll, compliance, and tax tools (AU & international)
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Passion for working in fast-paced environments and scaling systems from the ground up
