Rapid7 Senior Financial Analyst 

United States, Massachusetts, Boston 

591792608

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A the Senior Financial Analyst will 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 hybrid role that will focus on traditional FP&A business partnering as well as Corporate FP&A responsibilities. On the Corporate FP&A side the Senior Financial Analyst will be involved in revenue, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasting as well as consolidation and analysis of P&L forecasts for senior leadership reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Develop relevant reporting and metrics to understand, measure, and drive financial and operational performance of the G&A organization.

• 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

• Develop a deep understanding of expense drivers and assumptions in order to articulate risks and opportunities to the forecast.

• Assist with the timely and accurate roll-up of our monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.

• Partner with FP&A team and business leaders to prepare Board of Director materials, management presentations, and quarterly guidance.

• Assist with the company’s Cash Flow and Balance Sheet forecast leveraging input from FP&A, Accounting and Treasury.

• Develop meaningful analyses that drive better business outcomes and aid in the continuous improvement of forecast accuracy.

The skills you’ll bring include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major is required; an MBA, related Master's Degree or CFA a plus

• 2+ years of Corporate Finance experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint/Google Slides, and experience creating professional presentations in PowerPoint/Google Slides is required

• NetSuite and Adaptive Planning experience a plus

• Demonstrated competency in financial modeling and planning including core competencies in budgeting and reporting, financial analysis, capital budgeting and good familiarity with corporate accounting

• Excellent organization skills and an ability to be proactive and anticipate needs before asked

• Ability to manage large volumes of data and present concise and clear recommendations of results

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

• Intellectually curious with a keen desire to learn and understand the big picture

• Ability to work with senior managers and key stakeholders