Senior Financial Analyst

Who we are: 

Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us.

We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet—and at Rover, our mission is to make it easier to experience that love. Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. We empower our community of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to run their own pet care businesses on Rover with the tools and security of a global company to back them.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with our teams in Barcelona, San Antonio, Spokane, and remote locations. We’ve got a reputation for being a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. We're an agile, fast-growing company, and our leadership comes from some of the world's most respected tech companies. 

At Rover, our furry coworkers are just as important as our human ones—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Along with making the joys of pet parenthood more accessible, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community of pet people—and that starts with our employees.

*This is a hybrid position that has the minimum expectation to work out of our Downtown Seattle Office one day per week on Thursdays. 

Who we're looking for: 

Rover is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will primarily focus on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting operating expenses for the Customer Support Operations and G&A teams. Additionally, the Financial Analyst II will be responsible for COGS forecasts and providing critical insights to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with G&A and Operations teams to develop accurate and detailed expense forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and business drivers to inform forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Monitor actual performance against forecasts and budgets, identifying variances and providing insights to stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute regular reports on operating expenses for G&A and Operations teams, highlighting key performance metrics and trends.
• Partner with stakeholders to build reporting that is easy for them to digest.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to understand and accurately predict Rover’s variable costs
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making processes and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements within G&A and Operations functions.
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Work closely with Finance teammates and other cross-functional partners to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.
• Participate in budget meetings, forecasting sessions, and strategic planning discussions as a representative of the Finance team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or related roles, preferably in medium-sized technology or online marketplace businesses.
• Demonstrated pattern of challenging the status quo and filling voids
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budget management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Successful experience with reporting automation and simplification
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software; experience with Hyperion, Netsuite, and Mode are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits of Working at Rover.com

• Competitive compensation
• 401k
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)
• Doggy benefits, including $1000 toward adopting your first dog
• Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly 
• Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually

Compensation:

• In the greater Seattle area the first year salary range is $91,485-$117,902. Additionally, Rover offers a long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout and benefits to full-time employees.
• The cash compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process.

Rover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and inventive environment with the best employees. We’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.