Financial Analyst

As a Financial Analyst at MariaDB, you'll be responsible for key tasks such as executing monthly financial reporting and designing forecasting tools. Your role will involve collaborating with department managers, providing insightful analyses to senior management, and acting as a business partner to internal teams. You'll also work closely with the Accounting team during the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy in financial results.

To excel as a Financial Analyst at MariaDB, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or accounting. Additionally, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in a SaaS environment, is preferred. Knowledge of GAAP, strong analytical abilities, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with tools like NetSuite and Salesforce will greatly benefit applicants.

Yes, the Financial Analyst position at MariaDB is fully remote, allowing you to work from India. This flexibility is part of our commitment to providing a dynamic work environment that enhances work-life balance.

Successful Financial Analysts at MariaDB should possess strong analytical skills, proficient Excel capabilities, and an understanding of financial forecasting processes. Familiarity with SQL or business intelligence tools, as well as experience with platforms like Google Workspace, are also beneficial in this role.

At MariaDB, there's a significant emphasis on personal and professional growth. Financial Analysts will have numerous opportunities to learn from high-caliber colleagues, enhance their skills, and possibly take on leadership roles within the FP&A team or broader organization as the company progresses.

When asked about your experience with financial forecasting, highlight specific methods you've used and tools you've implemented for accuracy. Share examples of how your forecasting influenced business decisions and the outcomes of those decisions.

Discuss your systematic approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies, including investigation methods and collaborative efforts with accounting or other teams to rectify issues while maintaining accuracy.

Talk about specific financial software like NetSuite or Salesforce that you’ve used, emphasizing tasks completed such as reporting, budgeting, or expense tracking. Offer concrete examples of how this software facilitated your analyses.

When prioritizing multiple projects, explain your approach to assessing importance based on deadlines and business impacts. Provide anecdotes where your prioritization led to successful outcomes or efficient project completion.

Share a specific situation where your financial analysis drove a business decision. Detail the context, your insights, and how the decision-making process unfolded, showcasing your value as a strategic partner.

Emphasize your methods for ensuring accuracy, such as cross-referencing data sources, implementing quality checks, or collaborating with other departments. Real-world examples of maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines will bolster your answer.

Discuss key metrics relevant to financial analysis such as ROI, cash flow, or COGS, and explain how analyzing these metrics informs better decision-making within the company.

Highlight your ability to break down complex financial data into understandable terms, possibly through the use of visual aids, reports, or summaries that provide clarity to non-financial team members.

Detail your systematic approach to budget development, including stakeholder consultations, historical data analysis, and the consideration of strategic goals that align with the budgetary objectives.

Discuss your experience with GAAP principles, how they guide your financial reporting processes, and how you've ensured compliance across different financial statements or reports.