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Senior Analyst, FP&A

New York CityFull-time

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Senior FP&A analyst responsible for maintaining and advancing financial models, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with business leaders to drive data-driven decisions.

About this role

Samba is an AI-powered media intelligence company on a mission to give marketers the complete picture of their audiences. Our AI indexes media consumption across millions of smart TVs and 2.5 billion web pages, combining that data with third-party signals through the Samba Knowledge Graph, a map of the real interests, behaviors, and purchase intent of 1.5 billion user profiles globally. Brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms use Samba to make smarter decisions across every stage of the marketing funnel.

Samba TV is seeking a Senior Analyst, FP&A to serve as a foundational member of the Finance organization. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Development & FP&A, you will play a central role in building and professionalizing the company's financial planning infrastructure.
This role requires both strategic thinking and executional precision. You will own the integrity of our operational forecasts, contribute to the design and implementation of modern planning systems, and serve as a trusted financial partner to business leaders across the organization. We are looking for someone who can connect the details of a P&L to the broader trajectory of the business.

What You'll Do

  • Financial Planning & Modeling
  • Maintain and evolve the company's integrated financial models, including detailed P&L, balance sheet schedules, working capital dynamics, and long-term cash flow projections.
  • Build new models from scratch as business needs evolve—translating complex operational and contractual structures into accurate GAAP and cash forecasts.
  • Drive the annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles, synthesizing cross-functional inputs to produce projections that inform executive and Board-level decisions.
  • Lead monthly variance analysis, identifying root causes of budget deviations and translating findings into clear narratives for leadership.
  • Standardize the tracking and reporting of critical business metrics, including ARR, NRR, CAC, and unit economics.
  • Infrastructure & Process
  • Contribute to the long-term design of a scalable financial architecture, including the migration from spreadsheet-based planning to dedicated FP&A systems
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability in financial reporting
  • Partner with the Finance team during month-end close to validate accruals, reconcile data, and ensure alignment with GAAP reporting
  • Business Partnership
  • Serve as the dedicated finance partner for functional leaders across the organization, including revenue and product teams
  • Collaborate with department heads to build bottoms-up budgets, manage headcount planning, and evaluate ROI on strategic initiatives
  • Provide quantitative analysis and strategic support for capital allocation decisions, special projects, and ad-hoc operational initiatives

    • Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
  • 2–4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, or Transaction Services.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills with demonstrated ability to build integrated, multi-schedule models from scratch—including cash flow timing, capitalization logic, and scenario analysis.
  • Strong understanding of accrual accounting and how operational decisions flow through to the full set of financial statements.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for learning and implementing financial software; experience with ERP and planning systems preferred.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in SaaS, AdTech, or Media industries with an understanding of recurring revenue dynamics.
  • Experience in a high-growth or pre-IPO environment where financial processes were built or significantly improved.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools and SQL.
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with operational leaders on budget management and variance analysis.

    • Skills & Competencies

  • Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of the interplay between P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
  • Analytical Rigor: Uncompromising commitment to accuracy and logical model construction.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect detailed financial data to broader business objectives.
  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while maintaining focus under tight deadlines.
  • Communication: Ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

    • What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • The operational models are maintained as reliable, accurate reflections of current business performance—including the full balance sheet and cash impact of key business activities.
  • Monthly reporting is delivered on time with clear variance explanations and actionable insights.
  • Financial systems and processes evolve toward greater automation and scalability.
  • Department heads view Finance as a valued partner in managing budgets and optimizing spend.
  • Financial processes are documented, scalable, and continuously improved.
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    Skills

    ARR/NRR/CAC/unit EconomicsBudgetingCapital Allocation AnalysisCash Flow ProjectionsData VisualizationERP SystemsFinancial ModelingFinancial Systems OptimizationGAAP KnowledgeHeadcount PlanningMonth-end Close SupportPlanning SystemsP&L ForecastingScenario AnalysisSQLVariance Analysis

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