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Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst

Posted 8 Days Ago
Remote
2 Locations
Senior level
Remote
2 Locations
Senior level
The Senior Strategic Finance Analyst will manage budgeting and forecasting processes, perform financial analyses, collaborate with leadership to meet financial targets, and improve finance processes through automation. This role involves financial modeling and acting as a trusted partner to various functional groups within the company.
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About Life360

Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Life360 serves approximately 77 million monthly active users (MAU), as of November 2024, across more than 170 countries. 

Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends that basically are family).

Life360 has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com.

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US and Canada) regardless of any specified location above. 

About The Team

The Strategic Finance team supports Life360’s strategic initiatives and operational processes, partnering closely with executives and key organizational leaders to make data-driven decisions. The team is responsible for both core finance processes, including the annual planning and monthly forecasting processes, and strategic finance support that is central to the leadership team’s financial and strategic decisions.

About the Job

The Life360 Strategic Finance team is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team and contribute to strategic planning and financial operations. In this role, you will take ownership of various financial processes, focusing on cost planning and forecasting for select areas within the organization. You’ll collaborate with leadership across teams to ensure financial targets and key performance metrics are met, while helping shape data-driven decision-making throughout the company.

For candidates based in the US, the salary range for this position is $103,500-$152,000 USD. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as a trusted financial business partner for assigned functional groups within the company.
  • Manage and oversee the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for assigned areas, collaborating with business leadership and other internal stakeholders to refine financial plans.
  • Prepare variance analyses and reporting packages to ensure teams remain aligned with financial objectives.
  • Lead horizontal finance processes and partner on systems improvement projects that have impact across the Finance team and also span the entire business.
  • Educate and advise teams on trade-offs related to resource allocation and investment decisions.
  • Independently identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes and introduce automation to enhance efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar field; MBA is a plus
  • A minimum of 5 years experience with at least 3 years experience in Corporate Finance,  Investment Banking, or Public Accounting
  • Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills, being able to craft a story from the data
  • Strong communication skills and experience partnering across different functions and various levels in an organization
  • Advanced Excel skills are required. Experience with Netsuite, Adaptive, and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau), is a plus
  • Self-starter, comfortable with working under pressure, and meeting deadlines with the ability to prioritize with limited guidance
  • Team player and the ability to work collaboratively across different functions, effectively influence senior business partners
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking paired with intellectual curiosity and aptitude in picking up new technical skills

Our Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees
  • 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
  • Flexible PTO and 12 company wide days off throughout the year
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
  • Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference

  • Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust. 
  • Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
  • Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families. 
  • High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done. 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.  

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!

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Top Skills

Adaptive
Excel
NetSuite
Tableau

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