Finance Manager

Job description

The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.

SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.

About the Role

SambaNova Systems is seeking a highly driven Finance Manager thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is passionate about financial planning, analysis, and business partnership.

As part of a lean and highly visible finance team, this role offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership, including the VP of Finance and COO. You will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Business Development, Sales, and Marketing to deliver insights that directly inform strategic and operational decisions across the company.

This is a hands-on role with significant ownership, ideal for a finance professional looking to accelerate their impact and career growth within a cutting-edge AI technology company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy
• Build and maintain detailed financial models linking business objectives to underlying cost and revenue drivers; provide scenario and sensitivity analysis to leadership
• Improve forecast accuracy and visibility through rigorous analysis of trends, variances, and business drivers

Reporting & Executive Support

• Own the monthly financial reporting package, including P&L analysis, variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods, with clear executive-level insights
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting for department leaders, providing actionable explanations of actuals vs. plan and prior year
• Prepare financial analysis, presentations, and ad-hoc reporting for executive leadership and the Board of Directors

Business Partnership & Strategic Finance

• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to functional leaders, supporting decision-making across pricing, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and investment tradeoffs
• Support financial evaluation of new products, contracts, operating models, marketing initiatives, and technology investments.
• Provide data-driven insights to influence growth strategies and operational efficiency

Operational & Cross-Functional Finance

• Calculate and administer monthly sales commission payouts in partnership with Sales Operations
• Partner with Accounting during month-end close and collaborate on cash forecasting and reporting
• Work closely with the VP of Finance to define and continuously improve planning, forecasting, and reporting tools and processes
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting standards, systems, and workflows (NetSuite and other dashboards)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or financial analysis within a high-growth technology company or top-tier firm (public accounting, banking, consulting, or Fortune 500)
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
• Solid understanding of corporate finance and accounting fundamentals
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex models); strong analytical horsepower
• Experience presenting financial insights to senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to operate independently, anticipate needs, and proactively solve problems
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-changing environment and enjoys building structure where needed
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment - minimum 2 days in the office
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite and Adaptive Planning
• Prior experience supporting sales compensation or commission structures
• Background in SaaS, AI, hardware, or deep-tech environments
• Comfort building presentations and analysis from scratch for executive audiences

Submission Guidelines Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.

EEO Policy SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions

SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.