Finance and Strategy Manager

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Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance & Strategy Manager to partner with our Supply Chain Operations organization. Samsara's hardware devices unlock key insights for customers with different kinds of physical assets, from trucks to heavy equipment and more. Our Supply Chain Operations organizations develop and deliver our industry-leading IoT hardware devices to customers. You will partner with business leaders to set and achieve corporate goals. You will drive quantitative and qualitative investigation to inform strategic choices and identify optimization opportunities. You will support corporate financial goals by driving forecast models and providing accurate guidance to our leaders and investors.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with leaders across our Supply Chain Operations teams to manage our hardware spend and drive strategic decision-making
• Develop financial models to provide accurate short-term and long-term forecasts on some of the top spending areas for the company
• Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis and identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and support operating review meetings with VPs and EVPs of Operations and Finance
• Build scalable processes and mechanisms to enhance financial visibility, control, and planning effectiveness by partnering with accounting and business organizations
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4-7+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, financial planning and investigation, and strategic finance experience
• Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting through Microsoft Excel or Google Sheet
• Strong accounting knowledge with experience working closely with accounting teams
• Excellent evaluation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience in the physical goods industry is highly preferred
• Willingness and ability to build new financial processes and mechanisms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing environment with high degrees of ambiguity
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, etc.)
• Experience working with large datasets and technical data management and analysis skills (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Databricks, etc.)

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email View email address on ca.edajobs.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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