Financial Analyst, FP&A (Go To Market)

We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint were looking for passionate people to join our mission. If youre ready to help the worlds best companies optimize their digital applications we invite you to explore a career with us!

Your opportunity

Are you ready to be a crucial financial partner within a global software environment This is an outstanding opportunity to join our Go-To-Market (GTM) FP&A team focusing on the strategic financial management of our worldwide Marketing organization.

We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Analyst who values collaboration and learning. Youll deepen your expertise in FP&A by connecting financial performance directly to business drivers delivering the insights that drive strategic investment decisions. This role is a platform for personal growth offering you the chance to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and build a strong foundation for your future career

What youll do

OPEX & Headcount Management

• Drive Forecasting Accuracy: You will be pivotal in preparing accurate annual budgets and quarterly/monthly forecasts for our global Marketing organization.
• Resource Stewardship: Track and manage marketing headcount and operating expenses (OPEX) including personnel costs travel and entertainment (T&E) marketing programs and software spend ensuring efficient alignment with budget and headcount plans.
• Data Integrity: Ensure proper accruals and expense classifications in coordination with Accounting and Procurement. Maintain detailed headcount reporting and reconcile monthly actuals with HR data.
• Optimization Support: Review and explain monthly spend trends proactively identifying cost optimization opportunities.

Variance Analysis & Reporting

• Actionable Insights: Prepare and distribute comprehensive monthly financial reporting and variance analysis providing clear explanations of all deviations between budget and forecast.
• Strategic Communication: Provide meaningful commentary on financial results and support ad-hoc reporting and deep-dive analysis as needed translating financial data into business-focused context for non finance stakeholders.
• Trusted Partnership: Act as a dedicated trusted advisor to Marketing leaders offering financial guidance on spend management investment prioritization and budget optimization.

Process Improvement

• Continuous Enhancement: Proactively contribute to the refinement and enhancement of financial reporting tools templates and processes.
• Visibility & Accountability: Help improve data integrity forecast accuracy and financial visibility across GTM teams.
• System Leverage: Utilize platforms like Adaptive Insights for planning and reporting excellence ensuring high data integrity and forecast accuracy.

What Success Looks Like (The Outcome of Your Work)

• Trusted Partnership: You will earn a reputation as a highly reliable and insightful financial partner to Marketing leadership.
• Clear Visibility: Your accurate and timely OPEX and headcount forecasts will significantly improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Informed Strategy: Your clear insightful variance analysis will directly inform and shape strategic business decisions

This role requires

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field.
• 24 years of experience in FP&A business finance or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical quantitative and Excel/modeling skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Bonus points if you have

• Prior experience supporting Marketing Sales or Go-to-Market (GTM) functions in a software/SaaS company.
• Familiarity with marketing metrics funnel analytics and ROI measurement.
• Proficiency in financial planning tools (Adaptive Insights Anaplan).
• Familiarity with Netsuite Workday Salesforce or other enterprise systems.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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