Job Overview:

Based at Rapid7 global headquarters in Boston, MA and reporting into the Director of FP&A the Senior Financial Analyst will serve as primary Finance Business Partner to the Sales and Marketing Organizations where he/she will help the business analyze and understand financial results, identify operational drivers, develop forecasts, and provide financial guidance & decision support to Sales & Marketing Leadership. The Senior Financial Analyst will also be heavily involved with central Financial Planning & Analysis activities such as financial modeling and forecasting, management reporting and board / executive presentations, financial analytics and metrics (both routine and ad hoc), systems administration, annual operating plan, project management and process improvement initiatives. This position is a unique blend of business partnering, financial analytics, and management reporting that offers the right candidate a great opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact. Significant opportunity to grow and expand scope of responsibilities, commensurate with job performance, as the Finance function scales to support high growth business.

Job Description:

• Develop relevant reporting and metrics to understand, measure, and drive financial and operational performance of the business
• Develop monthly cadence with business partners to review results, identify and explain variances versus forecast and budget, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities
• Perform cost / benefit analysis and provide financial guidance on all resourcing and investment decisions
• Lead the annual budgeting exercise for designated area of the business and implement the necessary controls to effectively execute against the plan throughout the year; support the broader, company-wide annual planning exercise by working closely with FP&A colleagues to develop, administer, and execute against the plan.
• Support the development of Sales Compensation and Incentive Plans, Commission Policies, and Sales Rep Quota Targets.
• Create, and at times deliver, presentations for key stakeholders including business executives and Board of Directors
• Generate management reporting and financial packages on both an ad hoc and routine (weekly, monthly quarterly) basis
• Lead specific projects aimed at driving financial (growth, profitability, cash flow, etc.) and / or operational performance (system upgrades, process improvements, etc.)
• Build new financial models and execute existing models around bookings, revenue, and expense that enable effective P&L and Cash Flow management and predictability

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major is required; an MBA, related Master's Degree or CPA is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and experience creating professional presentations in PowerPoint is required
• NetSuite and Adaptive Planning experience a plus
• Minimum of five years of financial/accounting experience in a high-growth technology and services business 
• Demonstrated competency in financial modeling and planning including core competencies in budgeting and reporting, financial analysis, capital budgeting and solid familiarity with corporate accounting
• Ability to manage large volumes of data and present concise and clear recommendations of results
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, given dynamic, evolving portfolio of responsibilities in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment
• Motivated individual with a strong desire to succeed, both individually and as part of a team
• Strong sense of leadership and desire to lead people, teams, and iniatitives
• Strong self-awareness and interpersonal skills, able to build meaningful relationships at all levels throughout the company
• Intellectually curious with a keen desire to learn who understands big picture while remaining keyed in on the details