FP&A Analyst
Darktrace
IT
London, UK
Posted on Monday, December 11, 2023
Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 8,400 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.
Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications. The company’s European R&D center is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Darktrace has more than 2,400 employees located globally. Customers include public sector agencies, education institutions, media, organizations supplying critical infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, named one of TIME magazine’s “Most Influential Companies” for 2021 and one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative AI Companies” in 2022. For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.
Role:
In this role you will sit in Darktrace’s close-knit FP&A team that reports into Darktrace’s CFO, Cathy Graham. Your work will shape the FP&A function as it develops to meet the evolving needs of one of the UK’s fastest growing tech companies. Day-to-day you will report into the FP&A Manager and support them in developing the Company financial model, Group budgets, and market guidance.
The role will suit candidates with an analytical mindset and the ability to leverage data and company insights to drive informed decision-making. If you are collaborative and curious, looking for significant opportunities to develop your career and make an impact from day one, please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects
- Support senior decision making with financial analysis and sensitivity scenarios
- Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and Board-level monthly reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as IR, Sales Operations, HR
- Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions
- Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of professional experience in a finance-related role
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Numerate, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and take the initiative
- Strong financial modelling skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
- Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate reporting deadlines across the year
Desirable but not essential
- Professional accounting qualification (CIMA or ACCA) or bachelor’s degree in finance-related subject
- Experience in Workday / Adaptive Planning
- Understanding of SaaS metrics / software industry
