(Sr) Associate, Strategic Finance & Business Operations at Verkada

San Mateo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-6+ years of top tier professional experience from a Strategic Finance, Business Operations, FP&A, or other highly analytical role at a fast-growing startup, possibly starting in investing, management consulting, and/or investment banking
  • High analytical horsepower paired with strong modeling and data skills; ability to translate business concepts to well-structured spreadsheet models; excitement to learn new analytical tools and generate insights through data; familiarity with SQL/database concepts and modern BI tools (e.g., Looker, Pigment) is a big plus
  • Attention to detail and strong strategic instincts; meticulous in ensuring precise and error-free output, paired with 80/20 sense to prioritize critical vs. secondary elements
  • A growth mindset and comfort with ambiguity; ability to create structure out of ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and pivot quickly in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Excellent communication and partnership skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders (e.g., sales reps to engineers), build credibility, relationships, and buy-in; fantastic written and verbal communication skills
  • A team player with a low “ego to smarts ratio”; positive, learn-it-all energy; known for being great to work with
  • Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

Responsibilities

  • Be the primary Finance business partner to several senior leaders
  • Drive financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and ad hoc analysis for these teams to improve overall financial discipline and predictability
  • Identify opportunities to optimize resource allocation and operating efficiency, and work cross-functionally to tackle critical change projects to realize these opportunities
  • Help operate the business at the next level of scale through better tooling, self-serve automation, and internal processes

Skills

FP&A
Strategic Finance
Financial Planning
Budgeting
Financial Reporting
Ad-hoc Analysis
Business Operations
Process Optimization
Resource Allocation
Cross-functional Collaboration

Verkada

Provides integrated security solutions for enterprises

About Verkada

Verkada offers security solutions for businesses, focusing on hybrid cloud video surveillance, access control systems, and environmental sensors. Their video surveillance combines on-site cameras with cloud storage for secure and accessible monitoring, while the access control system provides insights into facility access. Verkada's products are designed to be easy to manage and scalable, making them suitable for large enterprises and institutions. The company aims to deliver comprehensive security management through hardware sales and subscription-based software services.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$431.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays
Wellness allowance
Commuter benefits
Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Risks

Increased competition may pressure Verkada's market share and pricing strategies.
Rapid EMEA expansion could strain operational resources and lead to mismanagement.
Integration with multiple partners may introduce security vulnerabilities and challenges.

Differentiation

Verkada offers a unified platform integrating video, access, and environmental monitoring.
Their hybrid cloud model ensures secure, accessible video surveillance from anywhere.
Verkada's solutions are scalable, catering to enterprises of all sizes and sectors.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud-based security in education boosts Verkada's market potential.
Integration with AI-driven analytics enhances security insights and customer value.
Rising interest from Fortune 500 companies strengthens Verkada's enterprise client base.

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