FP&A Analyst, Product Finance

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale - unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data - securing and protecting private information more effectively - Elastic's complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is the role?

We are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join us in supporting our Product organization. You'll work closely with leadership, collaborate cross-functionally with hard-working peers, and make a real impact on our growing SaaS company! In this role you'll support the expense forecasting lead and the Cloud COGs forecasting lead, learning valuable skills that are directly transferrable to more advanced roles on the FP&A track.

What you will be doing :

• Forecast and track both people and non-people related expenses for a large organization (e.g., software, professional services, contractors, travel, and other operating costs).
• Lead ARR forecasts and variance analysis; assist with analyst and market-research submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes, developing scalable models, tools, and dashboards to improve accuracy and efficiency of analysis.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling to support Product leadership decision-making.
• Communicate complex financial insights in a clear and concise manner to both finance and non finance team members

What you bring :

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of proven experience in finance, preferably in a SaaS company. Comfort and familiarity with FP&A forecasting tools is preferable. You should be a pro with Excel and have a passion for learning more about Elastic's products. Ready to bring your skills and energy to a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We'd love to meet you!

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