Senior FP&A Analyst

Who are we?

Skai (formerly Kenshoo) is a leading omnichannel marketing platform that leverages advanced AI and machine learning to deliver intelligent solutions based on data with performance media, enabling smarter decision-making, increased efficiency, and maximized returns - Revenue enabler for businesses around the world. Its partners include Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft and more. ~$7 billion in ad spending is managed on the SkaiTM platform every year.

Established in 2006, We’re 700 employees strong. We work hybrid with a great home/ office work mix.

Senior FP&A Analyst 

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and eager Senior FP&A Analyst to join our team. This role reports directly to the VP of FP&A and has a dotted line to the FP&A Manager. It is instrumental in driving our company's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Opex Forecasting and Business Planning: 

• Prepare the annual company budget (focusing on HC & Payroll and non-labor cost) and their impact on financial statements (P&L, CF, and BS).
• Build and maintain complex Opex forecast models and business plans.
• Work with various departments to gather budget inputs and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide analytical frameworks and strategic insights to identify risks and opportunities for annual financial planning.

2. Reporting and Analysis: Design and develop monthly reporting packages, including:

• Full financial analysis.
• Comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting.
• Unit economics.
• Operational dashboards.
• Analysis of key business trends and actual versus budget variances.
• Executive-level explanations of differences.
• Deliver key financial forecasts alongside insightful performance reporting and analysis.
• Profit and Loss (P&L) and KPI Reporting: Prepare monthly internal and external analyses and reports for Profit and Loss (P&L) and other KPIs.

3. Modeling and Strategic Support- Develop and analyze financial models to support strategic initiatives. Provide data-driven analysis to support the management team and Board of Directors.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

5. Project Ownership: Manage fast-paced projects with rapidly shifting priorities, ensuring completion with patience, flexibility, and passion.

6. Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.

1. Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in economics or business management from an acknowledged university, with an MBA, is an advantage.

2. Experience: At least 4+ years of relevant experience in FP&A departments, preferably within SaaS companies

3 . Experience with FinOps and Power BI are a considerable advantage

4. Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in business management software (e.g., CRM, ERP, etc.) and databases. - Priority and TM1 are a considerable advantage
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Priority is an advantage).
• Problem-solving and Project Management
• Proven experience in project management with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

5 . Communication Skills:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and present high-quality, professional presentations.
• English proficiency at a high level.