We are seeking a seasoned Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Senior Analyst. The ideal candidate will collaborate across all teams to design, implement, and manage financial planning processes and systems that enable Pura to strategically oversee its business performance and key financial metrics.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate, analyze, and report financial performance to senior management.
- Prepare short- and long-term financial forecasts for internal management and external stakeholders.
- Improve the timeliness of the monthly close process by streamlining workflows and enhancing the accuracy and predictability of results.
- Partner with the FP&A team on monthly reporting, offering insights and recommendations for more meaningful analyses.
- Apply a strong understanding of SaaS metrics to support weekly analyses, discussions, and action planning.
- Build credibility across the organization by developing effective solutions to business challenges.
- Ensure proficiency in all aspects of corporate accounting, including GAAP compliance and internal controls.
- Manage portions of operating expenses, reconcile variances to targets, present findings, and provide forward-looking cost and revenue guidance.
- Collaborate with the Accounting team during the monthly close; support accruals for shipping, freight, tariffs, and related items.
- Assist with the implementation and rollout of FP&A software tools.
- Complete ROI, Payback, and NPV analysis in partnership with Strategy/Pricing team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of both Accounting and FP&A principles.
- Solid knowledge of GAAP standards.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience managing, organizing, and transforming data into actionable insights.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Master’s degree in Accounting or an MBA.
- Experience with NetSuite and Pigment.
- Background in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Consumer Technology industries.
*All candidates are subject to a background check.
Pura’s Story
Pura—a company that married smart-home technology and fragrance diffusers, all controlled by the Pura app. At Pura, our mission is to create a luxury fragrance experience in each home that can change moods and brighten days. We are partnering with the leading premium fragrance brands, celebrities and lifestyle brands in the industry to bring customers’ favorite scents to their home with the touch of a button. And that’s just the beginning.
Pura started in 2014 and raised a seed round of 4.4M in February of 2020. Pura thrives on hiring or creating the best talent, known as a young and hungry brand that is rapidly becoming a household name around the world.
Check out our Founder’s story and find out more about our perks and benefits offerings on our website. Explore the latest amazing fragrance launches on Instagram @pura.
Join the Pura Team!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of both Accounting and FP&A principles.
- Solid knowledge of GAAP standards.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience managing, organizing, and transforming data into actionable insights.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized.
- Exceptional communication skills, with ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Master's degree in Accounting or an MBA.
- Experience with NetSuite and Pigment.
- Background in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Consumer Technology industries.
What We Do
Pura has created the world's first smart fragrance diffuser. The simple, yet elegant device plugs into any outlet. Pura's fragrance brand marketplace allows customers to fully control the scents in their space; anytime, anywhere and from the biggest brands people know and trust.
