Senior Financial Analyst, Synack
$110-140k
Security testing platform
Open for applications
Security testing platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$110-140k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create technology that unleashes the best cybersecurity talent to secure our digital world.
Role
Who you are
- Candidate must possess excellent analytical and conceptual skills. SaaS experience preferred
- Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles. Must have a working knowledge of balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, working capital analysis and US GAAP
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated influencing abilities
- A minimum of four years of experience is required
- Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred
- Must be able to convey information in a clear, focused, and concise manner
- Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple projects simultaneously
- The ability to think creatively and work in a team environment is required
- Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Professional maturity and demonstrated experience managing confidential information
- Advance Excel skills (Including lookups, Pivot Table, Index-Match, etc.)
- Cash flow management experience preferred
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this individual is responsible for strategic, operational and financial analysis, KPI’s, cash flow forecasts, and special projects
- The Senior Financial Analyst coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts with the objective of achieving growth, improved profitability, or efficiency gains
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and challenge the business with forward thinking approaches to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability including:
- ROI analysis and Investment prioritization
- Scenario planning/modeling
- Develop reporting on pipeline analysis including conversion rates and sales funnel metrics
- Operational analysis
- Developing and refining meaningful management reporting
- Preparing business recommendations based on financial analysis
- Assist in development of regular financial forecasts that incorporate current business trends and strategies
- Driving continuous improvement in report and analysis automation
- Taking initiative and working independently to conduct special studies to analyze complex financial data
- Completing internal process review, documenting internal processes and providing recommendations for improved productivity and/or cost savings
Our take
Synack, a pioneering force in cybersecurity, emerged from the vision of co-founders Jay Kaplan and Mark Kuhr. Fueled by their expertise in countering kinetic and cyber threats, they sought to revolutionize the realm of cybersecurity, and thus, Synack was born.
At its core, Synack is an on-demand security testing platform, fostering an ecosystem where world-class security researchers collaborate to provide continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management. The company's mission transcends conventional paradigms by offering not only actionable results but also cultivating a community-based approach to knowledge sharing.
More recently, the company's trajectory took an exciting turn with its integration into Microsoft Intelligence. This heralds a new chapter for the company, one where its innovative approach is bolstered by collaborating with Microsoft's vast resources and expertise. As a result, Synack is poised to shape the future of cybersecurity by fortifying its position at the forefront of cutting-edge security solutions, thereby enabling organizations to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape with confidence.
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Company Specialist
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2020
$52m
SERIES D
Apr 2017
$21.3m
SERIES C
Total funding: $107.3m
Company benefits
- Ample Holidays and Time Off: Depending on where you are in the world, we offer the best and most accommodating time off policies, bar none. We believe in working hard to play hard
- Paid Parental Leave: Proud parent-to-be? We are thrilled for you and recognize this is a time you don't want to miss. Synack provides team members with a generous paid parental leave policy
- 100% Covered Health Plan Benefit: Our people are our greatest asset, and that's why we invest in high-quality healthcare coverage for our employees with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits in the U.S.
Company values
- Solving Big Problems: We love tough challenges and are always reaching for ambitious goals. We tackle them with innovative ideas, tenacity and by empowering our teams to solve big problems
- Passion for our Mission and Customers: We love helping to protect our customers by bringing deep expertise, experience and thoughtful partnerships
- Strive for Excellence: We have exceptionally high standards, are outcome driven and never stop focusing on improvements
- We are a Team: We believe that respect and trust of each other’s unique experiences are the foundations of great teams and we foster accessibility, openness and transparency
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
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Leadership
Jay Kaplan
(CEO)Graduated from the George Washington University with an MS in Engineering Management. Previously worked as a Computer Scientist at the Defense Information Systems Agency and as a Senior CNO Analyst at the National Security Agency.
Mark K.
(CTO)Graduated from Auburn University with a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Previously worked as an Advisor at CloudKnox Security and as a CNE Analyst at Novetta.
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