Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension or conversion to full time
Estimated Hours: ~20 hours per week
About the Team:
The finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring Sift’s financial health and strategic growth. We analyze financial data, forecast future financial performance, manage budgets, and optimize resource allocation. We offer expert financial guidance, to help Sifties make informed decisions, enhance profitability, and achieve long-term sustainability. We are a small team but make a big impact.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone to help us with forecast and reporting operational expenses. Previous experience as a Senior Financial Analyst or in a managerial role is required.
What you’ll do:
Conduct expense forecasting and analysis for General & Administrative (G&A) and Research & Development (R&D) and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) departments.
Update and maintain templates for company reporting and variance analysis.
Perform headcount reconciliation at month-end.
Continuously enhance forecast methodology and accuracy, and increase efficiency through process automation.
What would make you a strong fit:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial planning department.
Preferred: Experience in a B2B SaaS company.
Proficiency in financial planning tool reporting.
Preferred: Experience with Adaptive Insights.
Self-starter with the ability to drive projections to completion with limited guidance.
Comfortable providing feedback to improve processes and analysis.
Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Gsheets.
A little about us:
Sift is the AI-powered fraud platform securing digital trust for leading global businesses. Our deep investments in machine learning and user identity, a data network scoring 1 trillion events per year, and a commitment to long-term customer success empower more than 700 customers to grow fearlessly. Brands including DoorDash, Yelp, and Poshmark rely on Sift to unlock growth and deliver seamless consumer experiences. Visit us at sift.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
