Sr Financial Analyst

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Senior Financial Analyst

NOTE: This is a hybrid role located in Raleigh, NC. The expectation is 3 days/week in office. Please do not apply if you are not able to commit to this schedule without relocating.

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this high-visibility role, you will partner directly with executive leadership, manage company-wide headcount consolidation, and oversee financial tracking and reporting across key organizational functions. You will also serve as our Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary administrator for our financial planning platform, Pigment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional analytical rigor, and enjoy transforming complex financial data into actionable executive insights, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

All-Company Headcount Consolidation & Governance

• Model Ownership: Maintain the master headcount model, tracking actuals, approvals, and forward-looking hiring plans across all global departments to deliver a single, authoritative view feeding our P&L models and board presentations.
• Variance Analysis: Perform monthly headcount variance analyses at the granular position level, delivering insight into hiring trends and timing.
• Proactive Governance: Monitor backfill timing, open role aging, and alignment against the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) to identify capacity risks and flag overhiring before it impacts financial metrics.

G&A and R&D Expense Management

• Root-Cause Variance Analysis: Own the monthly and quarterly variance reporting processes for G&A (People, Legal, Finance, Business & Transformation) and R&D (Engineering & Product) teams, delivering impactful root-cause explanations rather than simple line-item tables.
• AOP & Rolling

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More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their mission-critical applications. We’re also proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in both the Bay Area and the UK.

What We Offer (Total Rewards)
We offer a holistic approach to benefits that recognizes the value you create, helping you care for yourself and your family:

Generous Time Off: Flexible programs designed to support your work-life balance.

Health & Wellness: World-class medical, dental, vision, mental health, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.*

Financial Security: Competitive retirement plans* and business travel coverage.

Career Growth: A "Be Valued, Create Value" philosophy focused on your continuous growth.

• Fun & Comfort: Ergonomic setups for both WFH and in-office employees, plus snacks and meals when you’re in the office.

*Note: Specific benefit programs vary by country. Your recruiter can share details for your location.

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