06 Nov
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Samsara
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Canada
Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
Samsara is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with our R&D; organization. Samsara's R&D; organization creates the industry-leading IoT products and features that power our customer experience. You will partner with our engineering leaders, driving quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities. You will help build the reporting and attribution frameworks needed to track and govern AI spend, support month-end close procedures, and drive forecast models that give our leaders and investors accurate guidance.
The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
In this role, you will:
- Partner closely with leaders across our Software and Firmware Engineering teams to manage Headcount, Software and AI vendor spend.
- Analyze financial results, prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, and support financial review meetings with R&D; and Finance leadership.
- Partner with Accounting on month-end close activities, cost classification, and reporting requests.
- Collaborate with R&D; teams to drive AOP planning.
- Improve the accuracy and scalability of existing financial reporting and forecasting models.
- Develop current mechanisms, analysis, or KPIs to inspect business performance.
- Leverage AI tools to streamline financial reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis workflows.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 3+ years of experience in FP&A;/Strategic Finance/Big 4 Accounting/Investment Banking.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis, including advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.
- Experience at a high-growth tech company.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, often changing environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management.
- Proactive and highly organized self-starter, able to work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Familiarity with Headcount & SaaS cost modeling and management.
- Proficiency with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean, Cursor, etc.), Databricks, and FP&A; tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning (or similar planning systems) and NetSuite.
- Prior partnership with software engineering teams.
- Passion for building new models, processes, and mechanisms.
The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
$81,600 — $105,600 CAD
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above
📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Canada)
🏢 Samsara
📍 Canada