Sr. FP&A Analyst

As a Sr. FP&A Analyst at Alarm.com, you will provide crucial management reporting on financial, operational, and revenue acquisition performance metrics. Your role includes developing KPIs, assisting in long-term budgeting processes, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategy. You'll also be pivotal in analyzing results and aiding the month-end close process.

To be successful as a Sr. FP&A Analyst at Alarm.com, you should possess 4-6 years of experience in corporate finance or public accounting, particularly in a technology-focused setting. A Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field is essential, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Key skills for a Sr. FP&A Analyst at Alarm.com include advanced financial modeling abilities, analytical prowess, and excellent communication skills. You should be adept at problem-solving, capable of handling large datasets, and proficient in establishing inter-departmental relationships to facilitate effective financial planning.

At Alarm.com, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior management and other functional areas, allowing you to gain well-rounded experience and develop your expertise. The collaborative culture is designed to empower your professional growth through meaningful responsibilities from day one.

The work culture at Alarm.com is vibrant and engaging, prioritizing collaboration and fun. We value teamwork and have a fantastic committee dedicated to hosting events, allowing you to enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance while making a significant impact in the tech industry.

When discussing your financial modeling experience, emphasize the complexity and types of models you’ve built, such as forecasting or budgeting models. Highlight how these models informed business decisions or were utilized by senior management to guide overall strategy.

Explain your approach to prioritization using specific examples. Mention tools or techniques you use, such as project management software or prioritization matrices, and how you effectively communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations.

Discuss your process for cross-checking data sources and the importance of double-checking figures. Highlight your experience using Excel functions to minimize errors and the role of collaboration in enhancing report accuracy.

Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) like revenue growth, profit margins, and cash flow metrics. Discuss your experience analyzing these metrics and how you’ve communicated insights to decision-makers to drive business improvements.

Share instances where you worked on financial models specific to the SaaS business, including subscription revenue forecasting and churn analysis. Highlight any insights gained from these models that had significant impacts on operational strategies.

Discuss your strategy for building relationships across teams. Focus on your communication skills and how you ensure alignment of goals when working with departments such as sales or operations to create accurate financial plans.

Share a specific example where you identified inefficiencies in a financial process, detailing your approach to improving it—be it through automation, redesigning workflows, or better resource allocation, and the outcomes achieved.

Provide a detailed account of a complex financial challenge, articulating your analytical approach to dissecting the issue, stakeholder interactions to gather information, and the solutions you proposed, along with their outcomes.

Mention specific software you have experience with, such as Excel, ERP systems, and financial planning tools. Emphasize any certifications or training you've received that made you proficient in leveraging these tools for effective analysis.

Discuss how you consume information—through finance-related publications, webinars, or industry networking events. Share how staying informed helps you make data-driven recommendations in your financial analyses.