Must Haves:

Deep understanding of OpEx management & forecasting, BvA experience, financial systems knowledge

New detail: Adaptive Planning Implementation experience (or another related tool such as Anaplan, Pigment, or Hyperion). Adaptive is preferred.

New detail: Provide holistic company-wide OpEx insights, integrating departmental budgets.

New detail: Executive and Board Reports: Summarizing company-wide financial performance using KPI trends.

Preferred Skill Sets: Accounting background

Core Working Hours: India Afternoon Shift

WHAT IS THE JOB?

As a Senior Corporate Finance Financial Analyst at ThoughtSpot, you will play a key role in driving and monitoring the company’s financial performance during a pivotal growth phase. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at a leading global tech company on its journey toward an IPO. In this role, you will deliver critical financial insights and analyses that inform strategic decision-making and enhance the organization’s overall financial performance. Collaborating closely with team members and various stakeholders, you will prepare board and executive presentations, consolidate the monthly close, and conduct ad-hoc analyses to support data-driven decision-making across the company.

WHAT YOU'LL DO?

• Manage and forecast operating expenses (OpEx) by analyzing trends, identifying cost drivers, and providing actionable insights to optimize budget allocations across the organization.

• Streamline and effectively utilize Adaptive Planning to improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes across the organization.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on financial goals and objectives while providing timely and relevant financial insights.

• Conduct company-wide Budget vs. Actual (BvA) analyses, identifying variances and trends to inform strategic decision-making and enhance financial accountability.

• Improve financial processes and enhance data readiness by implementing best practices and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ad-hoc financial analyses and projects, contributing to a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING?

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or related fields, preferably within a SaaS or technology environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting, with hands-on experience using Adaptive Planning or similar financial planning software.

• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of conducting in-depth financial analyses and translating findings into actionable insights.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders, including senior leadership and board members.

• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, influencing and collaborating effectively to achieve common financial goals.

• Process Improvement: A proactive mindset focused on process optimization and continuous improvement, with experience implementing best practices in financial reporting and data management.

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality financial outputs and data integrity in all analyses and reporting.

What makes ThoughtSpot a great place to work?

ThoughtSpot is the experience layer of the modern data stack, leading the industry with our AI-powered analytics and natural language search. We hire people with unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—this balance-for-the-better philosophy is key to our success. When paired with our culture of Selfless Excellence and our drive for continuous improvement (2% done), ThoughtSpot cultivates a respectful culture that pushes norms to create world-class products. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the business and make your mark on a truly innovative company, we invite you to read more about our mission, and apply to the role that’s right for you.

ThoughtSpot for All

Building a diverse and inclusive team isn't just the right thing to do for our people, it's the right thing to do for our business. We know we can’t solve complex data problems with a single perspective. It takes many voices, experiences, and areas of expertise to deliver the innovative solutions our customers need. At ThoughtSpot, we continually celebrate the diverse communities that individuals cultivate to empower every Spotter to bring their whole authentic self to work. We’re committed to being real and continuously learning when it comes to equality, equity, and creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.