Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help! 

Ouster, Inc. is looking for a full-time Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join the Finance team in our San Francisco office. Ouster is a newly public company that is growing quickly. We need an Sr FP&A Analyst that can help make a difference by rolling up their sleeves and helping build processes, work with the management team and other key stakeholders throughout the organization, and provide timely analyses and insight on a myriad of relevant business data. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for certain S&M, R&D, Ops and G&A departments.
• Conduct monthly budget vs. actual (BvA) analysis, providing insights on variances and trends to business partners.
• Collaborate with department heads to track and analyze spending, headcount, and project-related costs.
• Work closely with the general accounting team during the month-end close to ensure proper coding, accruals, and reclasses expenses if necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Maintain and improve financial models and templates in Google Sheets or Excel for planning and reporting purposes.
• Interact with business partners and incorporate routine risk and opportunity (R&O) insights from business partners into the financial model.
• Support audit requests and internal control procedures as needed.
• Participate in ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience (e.g., financial planning & analysis, strategic finance, corporate finance, corporate strategy, corporate accounting) 
• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or other relevant field 
• Proficiency in Excel required (experience in Google Sheets desired) 
• FP&A Software experience preferred for example Planful/Adaptive 
• Experience in manufacturing company desired 
• Experience with large data handling and tool-driven data analysis 
• Excellent communication skills, including good command of written and spoken English High level of initiative and work ethic 
• Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite a plus 

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($65,000 - $115,000)

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role. 

Please submit a cover letter with your resume. 

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.