FP&A Analyst

Sardine

. Own budget vs. actuals analysis across assigned business functions, with clear variance commentary that drives action . Partner with department heads on headcount planning, vendor spend, and initiative-level ROI . B

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own budget vs. actuals analysis across assigned business functions, with clear variance commentary that drives action
Partner with department heads on headcount planning, vendor spend, and initiative-level ROI
Build and maintain operating models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
Support monthly and quarterly close, including accrual analysis, building and adjusting forecasts, and board/leadership reporting
Develop financial models and dashboards that give leaders real-time visibility into their business
Identify and surface financial risks and opportunities proactively - not just when asked
Leverage AI tools and workflows to increase the speed and quality of financial analysis
Support business leaders in making key decisions about the direction of their organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting experience
Strong financial modeling skills - you build models others can actually use
Proven ability to business partner: translate numbers into narratives, push back constructively, influence decisions
Experience with variance analysis, budget management, and close processes
Comfort working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment without heavy process guardrails
AI-native mindset - you actively incorporate AI into financial workflows and think about how to apply it to analysis, modeling, and reporting
Preferred: Experience at a high-growth B2B SaaS or fintech company, or a large accounting firm
Preferred: Familiarity with Rillet, Ramp, or Abacum (or comparable modern finance stack tools)
Preferred: Experience with business intelligence tools such as Sigma
Preferred: Experience with SQL

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous compensation in cash and equity
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Flexible paid time off and Year-end break
Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - *US and Canada specific*
4% matching in 401k / RRSP - *US and Canada specific*
MacBook Pro delivered to your door
One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
Monthly meal stipend
Monthly social meet-up stipend
Annual health and wellness stipend
Annual Learning stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvariance analysisbudget managementaccrual analysisforecastingscenario analysisfinancial analysisreportingSQL

Soft Skills

business partneringinfluencing decisionstranslating numbers into narrativesconstructive pushbackadaptability in ambiguous environments