Based at Rapid7 global headquarters in Boston, the Financial Analyst will serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to the Marketing and Customer Success organizations where you’ll help the business analyze and understand financial results, identify operational drivers, develop forecasts, and provide financial guidance and decision support to Marketing and Customer Success Leadership. You’ll also be heavily involved with central Financial Planning & Analysis activities such as financial modeling and forecasting, 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 you a great opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact, coupled with a significant opportunity to grow and expand your scope of responsibilities as the Finance function scales to support Rapid7’s high growth business.

Job Description:

● Develop relevant reporting and metrics to understand, measure, and drive financial and operational performance of the Marketing and Customer Success organizations

● 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

Job Requirements:

● 1-2 years of financial/accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major is required

● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

● NetSuite and Adaptive Planning experience a plus

● Demonstrated competency in financial modeling and planning including core competencies in budgeting and reporting, financial analysis, 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 within a dynamic, evolving portfolio of responsibilities in a fast-paced, often-ambiguous environment

● Motivated with a strong desire to succeed, both individually and as part of a team

● Strong self-awareness and interpersonal skills, able to build meaningful relationships at all levels of the organization

● Intellectually curious with a keen desire to learn and understand the big picture while remaining keyed-in to the details