Senior FP&A Analyst

Are you someone who thrives on uncovering the story behind the numbers, eager to help a rapidly growing global company make smarter decisions? Imagine stepping into a pivotal role where your financial acumen directly shapes strategic outcomes at a company redefining how software businesses manage payments. At Paddle, our FP&A team is building something truly special, moving beyond foundational planning to become a key driver of insights across the entire business. If you are ready to translate complex financial data into actionable strategies and partner closely with leaders across the organization, then this fully remote, worldwide opportunity might just be your next great adventure.

Overview

Paddle offers digital product companies an entirely new approach to payment infrastructure. We function as a Merchant of Record for our customers, eliminating the complexities and pain points associated with payment fragmentation. This means a faster, safer, more cost-effective, and ultimately superior experience for our clients. Backed by prominent investors including KKR, FTV Capital, Kindred, Notion, and 83North, we proudly serve over 10,000 software sellers across 245 territories globally.

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will join our dynamic FP&A team at a crucial moment of expansion. Reporting directly to the Director of FP&A, you will be instrumental in bridging financial insight with commercial execution. This role involves partnering with various business leaders, translating Paddle's sophisticated transaction-based business model into clear, impactful strategic recommendations. Your work will directly contribute to driving profitable growth and enhancing investment efficiency, essentially acting as the vital interface between our finance function and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate extensively with departmental leaders across sales, marketing, product, and operations, providing financial expertise and insight to support their strategic goals.
Financial Planning and Forecasting: Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
Performance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analysis on financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers and areas for improvement.
Investment Efficiency: Analyze potential investments, new initiatives, and operational efficiencies, presenting data-driven recommendations to optimize resource allocation and drive profitability.
Reporting and Insights: Prepare and present clear, compelling financial reports and dashboards to senior leadership, distilling complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making.
Model Enhancement: Continuously improve financial models, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of FP&A activities.
Ad Hoc Analysis: Lead and support various ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed to address critical business questions.

Requirements

A minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with a proven ability to build robust, scalable models from scratch.
Strong understanding of SaaS business metrics, revenue recognition, and drivers of profitability in a transactional environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets is essential; experience with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan) is a significant advantage.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related quantitative field.
A proactive, curious, and detail-oriented mindset, with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, global team environment.

What You'll Gain

The chance to make a substantial impact at a rapidly scaling global technology company, shaping financial strategy and driving key business decisions.
An opportunity to work with a talented, supportive, and international team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
Significant professional growth and development in a role that offers exposure to senior leadership and diverse business challenges.
The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote, worldwide work environment, allowing you to contribute from wherever you do your best work.
Be part of a culture that values collaboration, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement.