FP&A Analyst

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!  

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeem, Trusteer and more).  Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $25 billion by 2027.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!

Responsibilities: 

• Gather and analyze large financial datasets from various sources (e.g., CRM, accounting systems, market data feeds), leveraging SQL, Python, BI, or other relevant tools.
• Clean and prepare financial data for analysis, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to accounting principles.
• Identify key financial trends, patterns, and insights related to bookings, revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow.
• Conduct variance analysis to understand deviations from budgets and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reports using BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Communicate complex financial data findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences, including financial analysts, management, and executives.
• Support the development and implementation of data-driven solutions to improve cost efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and enhance financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop analytics strategies to support revenue growth.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in financial analysis and data visualization tools.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed to support various business initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role within the SaaS industry.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in analyzing large datasets.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards and their application to SaaS businesses.
• Understanding of key SaaS metrics (CAC, retention, renewal rate, churn rate, ACV, MRR, ARR, etc.) and their impact on the financial health of the business.
• Proficient in using SQL, Python, or other relevant data analysis tools.
• Expert in using BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms to create impactful data visualizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.