Transfr is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support the company’s Financial Planning & Analysis organization.
This role will primarily focus on operating expense planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cross-functional business partnerships across the organization. The analyst will work closely with department leaders to help drive financial visibility, accountability, and operational decision-making.
Over time, the role will also gain exposure to broader strategic finance and revenue-related initiatives, offering significant opportunity for growth and development within a highly collaborative Finance organization. The position reports to the Vice President of Finance & Quantitative Operations.
Location: This position is 100% Remote and can sit anywhere in the US but will need to work EST hours.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity considerations. This role is also eligible for the company's equity program
Day to Day Responsibilities:
FP&A & Operating Expense ManagementSupport the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes
Partner with department leaders on operating expense planning and variance analysis
Maintain departmental budgets, headcount tracking, and spend forecasts
Analyze actual performance versus budget and provide actionable insights to business leaders
Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and executive materials
Support annual operating plan and long-range planning processes
Build and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making
Perform ad hoc analyses related to cost management, investment prioritization, organizational planning, and operational efficiency
Help improve forecast accuracy and reporting consistency across the organization
Support cash flow and expense forecasting initiatives
Serve as a finance partner to functional leaders across the business
Help business stakeholders understand financial performance drivers and budget implications
Support operational accountability through consistent reporting and analysis
Collaborate with Accounting, Revenue Operations, Business Intelligence, and People teams as needed
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting automation, and data quality
Assist with dashboard development and KPI reporting initiatives
Help standardize reporting definitions and financial processes across teams
Gain exposure to SaaS operating metrics, revenue forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives over time
Support special projects and executive analyses as business needs evolve
Minimum Qualifications:
2–5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, consulting, or other analytical business roles
Strong Excel / Google Sheets and financial modeling capabilities
Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Experience with SaaS businesses, ERP systems, and BI Tools (Salesforce and HiBob specifically would be a plus)
Why Join Us:
Here at Transfr we are creating an engaging and interactive learning experience that help people gain real-world skills and unlock new career opportunities. We’re on a mission to make learning more intuitive, empowering, and fun and we are looking for people who are excited to help others grow, succeed, and thrive.
If you’re excited about blending creativity, technology, and meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us in building pathways to prosperity by creating immersive training simulations that prepare people for well-paying, in-demand careers and help make opportunity more accessible for everyone.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual professional development budget for each individual
401(k) savings plan
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage
Company-provided laptop and other necessary equipment
Paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
Paid company holidays
Company-paid parental leave
Flexible work arrangements in a remote-first environment with employees across the U.S.
About Us
Transfr is on a mission to help create pathways to career success. Our immersive career exploration and training simulations empower learners and job seekers of all ages find the right job for them and build the skills they need to enter (or reenter) the workforce or change careers — helping them improve their quality of life. Immersive VR experiences from Transfr have been shown in studies to deliver better learning gains than video tutorials, slide presentations, and other training methods. Learners also find Transfr experiences highly engaging and enjoyable. At Transfr, we believe the future starts with innovative workplace training and skills development. We’re building bridges between schools, workplaces, and governments to help improve training and job placement pipelines and create a better tomorrow, today.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Transfr, we embrace diversity because it breeds innovation. Transfr is an equal opportunity employer that participates in E-Verify committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, consultants, and employees, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Learn more at transfrinc.com
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