Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Nylas
$90-130k
Productivity APIs for work automation
Open for applications
Productivity APIs for work automation
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$90-130k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help developers leverage communications data and build features that increase customer engagement, productivity, and retention.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is passionate about solving complex problems, driving efficiency, and delivering data-driven insights that shape business strategy
- This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- The ideal candidate is resourceful, adaptable, and eager to learn while contributing to the success of Nylas
- This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces challenges, and takes ownership of their work
- We are looking for someone who is excited to build and grow within the finance team and who shares our commitment to excellence and innovation
- At least 2-4 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within high-growth technology companies or fast-paced environments
- Strong foundational knowledge of finance and accounting principles, with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and maintain complex financial models
- Exceptional ability to analyze large datasets, extract insights, and present findings in a clear and actionable manner
- A natural problem-solver with a knack for simplifying complex concepts and proposing solutions that drive strategic decisions
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate ideas and recommendations to diverse stakeholders
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve shared objectives
- A growth-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all analyses and reporting
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a dynamic work environment
- Resilience under pressure, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a focus on strategic objectives
- Willingness to take on challenges, from foundational tasks to complex strategic initiatives, with a hands-on approach
- Confidence to challenge the status quo, suggest process improvements, and drive efficiencies within the finance function
- A collaborative spirit with a focus on building relationships and contributing to the success of the Finance team and the broader organization
What the job involves
- The Finance team plays a vital role in shaping the financial health and strategic direction of Nylas. We are trusted partners to the business, providing accurate forecasting, insightful analysis, and clear communication of financial performance
- Our goal is to empower stakeholders across the company to make sound decisions, achieve strategic objectives, and contribute to a thriving organization – all while fostering collaboration and camaraderie
- We are seeking an FP&A Analyst to support the financial planning and analysis function as we continue to build a foundation of excellence in finance
- Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial modeling, long-range forecasting, and strategic planning
- You will partner with various departments to analyze performance, develop forecasts, and provide recommendations to drive the financial health of the business
Application process
- Round 1: 60 minute Google Meet discussion with the Head of FP&A: Shane Tjin
- Round 2: 45 minute Google Meet discussion with the CFO: Brent Geddes
- Round 3: 60 minute take home assignment to be followed by a 60 minute Google Meet discussion with the Head of FP&A: Shane Tjin
- Round 4: Three (3) Google Meet discussions with various Nylas leaders (max 3 hours)
- During the various discussions, candidates selected to meet with us are strongly encouraged to not only discuss their knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities but also to showcase examples of their current or previous work. We expect you to clearly outline the "what," "why," and "how" behind your contributions
Our take
Nylas provides productivity infrastructure solutions for modern software. Over 200,000+ developers use their powerful suite of tools to quickly and securely build productivity features into their applications, resulting in 12 billion+ API requests per day.
The number of businesses using their platform is rapidly increasing due to the Nylas infrastructure generating huge operational savings through more productive, secure, and intelligently-automated development cycles.
The company has remained focused on scaling its integrated and productivity-driven developer experience as well as furthering its investment in disruptive technologies that automate workflows and seamlessly integrate technologies such as conversational AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and cross-system intelligent automation.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2021
$120m
SERIES C
Jun 2020
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $173m
Company benefits
- Retirement plans
- Wellness stipend
- Paid parental leave: 12 weeks parental leave (maternity & paternity)
- Annual learning & development perk
- Voting/Election PTO: 4 hours of paid time off to vote in person or volunteer at a polling place
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company values
- Customer Obsession - We create value for our customers because without our customers our company does not exist
- Creativity - We are creators. We are intrinsically motivated by the act of creation
- Velocity - We move with speed and direction
- Output-Focused - We value the results of our work, not the process
- Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging - We welcome people of all backgrounds and we value different viewpoints
- Open Communication - We speak our minds but we always do it with care for one another
- Trust - We trust one another to operate with the best interest of our customers and Nylas in mind
Company HQ
Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Christine Spang
(Board Member & CTO)Previously worked as Principal Developer at Oracle for 1 year and as Laboratory Assistant at MIT for 1 month.
Gleb Polyakov
(CEO)Previously Operations Consultant at B&G International for 1 year and Crowdfunding Director at Parallax Creative for 3 years.
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