Senior Financial Analyst

Based at Rapid7 global headquarters in Boston, the Senior Financial Analyst will serve a hybrid role acting as both a Business Partner and working on our Corporate FP&A team.  The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as the primary Finance Business Partner supporting our G&A functions, while also working on financial consolidation and management reporting activities with the Corporate FP&A team.

About the Team

The FP&A team works closely with business leaders across the company to drive growth and scale.  In a collaborative effort with executive leadership and budget owners, the team ensures that the company is built for lasting success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A the Senior Financial Analyst will be heavily involved with central Financial Planning & Analysis activities such as financial modeling and forecasting, financial analytics and metrics (both routine and ad hoc), systems administration, annual operating plan, project management, and process improvement initiatives.  This position is a unique hybrid role that will focus on traditional FP&A business partnering as well as Corporate FP&A responsibilities.  On the Corporate FP&A side the Senior Financial Analyst will be involved in revenue, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasting as well as consolidation and analysis of P&L forecasts for senior leadership reporting.   

In this role, you will:

• Develop relevant reporting and metrics to understand, measure, and drive financial and operational performance of the G&A organization.

• Develop monthly cadence with business partners to review results, identify and explain variances versus forecast and budget, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities

• Perform cost / benefit analysis and provide financial guidance on all resourcing and investment decisions

• Develop a deep understanding of expense drivers and assumptions in order to articulate risks and opportunities to the forecast.

• Assist with the timely and accurate roll-up of our monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.

• Partner with FP&A team and business leaders to prepare Board of Director materials, management presentations, and quarterly guidance.

• Assist with the company’s Cash Flow and Balance Sheet forecast leveraging input from FP&A, Accounting and Treasury.

• Develop meaningful analyses that drive better business outcomes and aid in the continuous improvement of forecast accuracy.

The skills you’ll bring include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major is required; an MBA, related Master's Degree or CFA a plus

• 2+ years of Corporate Finance experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint/Google Slides, and experience creating professional presentations in PowerPoint/Google Slides is required

• NetSuite and Adaptive Planning experience a plus

• Demonstrated competency in financial modeling and planning including core competencies in budgeting and reporting, financial analysis, capital budgeting and good familiarity with corporate accounting

• Excellent organization skills and an ability to be proactive and anticipate needs before asked

• Ability to manage large volumes of data and present concise and clear recommendations of results

• Motivated with a strong desire to succeed, both individually and as part of a team

• Intellectually curious with a keen desire to learn and understand the big picture

• Ability to work with senior managers and key stakeholders

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

About Rapid7
 

Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We’re on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people.

With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.