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Senior Financial Analyst - R&D

Ridgeline
Location
Reno, NV; San Ramon, CA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Finance
Salary
$133,000 - $166,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, strategic finance, or a related analytical role
  • Demonstrated ability to move beyond reporting to deliver an actual financial recommendation that changed a real decision
  • Strong communicator who builds trust with senior stakeholders quickly
  • A bias toward action: focused, driven, and able to show concrete follow-through rather than talk
Nice to have
  • Banking, consulting, or Big Four audit analyst background
  • Prior exposure to organizational design changes, roadmap changes, or vendor contract renegotiations (e.g., AWS, Snowflake)
  • Chief-of-staff or cross-functional planning experience spanning G&A and R&D
  • Hands-on use of AI tools to build or improve a finance process
What the job really is

The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as the primary finance business partner for the Product & Technology organization, focusing on financial recommendations that influence strategic decisions. Responsibilities include rebuilding the capital allocation process using modern tools, conducting ROI analyses, and establishing a proactive operating cadence for finance within tech planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior technology leaders and requires a strong ability to communicate and build trust.

Benefits
  • Typical starting salary range: $107,000 - $182,000
  • Company Stock Plan participation
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Educational and wellness reimbursements
  • $0 cost employee insurance plans
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid in-office position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in either San Ramon, CA or Reno, NV
  • Final compensation may vary based on experience and expertise
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