Senior Financial Analyst

WEKA is transforming how organizations build, run, and scale AI and accelerated compute workflows with NeuralMesh™, our intelligent, adaptive mesh storage system. Unlike traditional data infrastructures, which become more fragile as compute environments grow and performance demands increase, NeuralMesh becomes faster, stronger, and more efficient as it scales, providing a flexible, adaptable foundation for enterprise and agentic AI innovation that maximizes GPU utilization, accelerates time to first token, and lowers the cost of innovation.
WEKA is a growth-stage company backed by world-class venture capital investors and AI infrastructure industry leaders. Our technology, purpose-built for AI, has garnered over 140 patents and is trusted by more than 30% of Fortune 50 enterprises, as well as the world’s leading hyperscalers, neoclouds, and AI innovators. Our team is customer-obsessed and works accountably, boldly, and collaboratively to ensure their success. If we sound like your kind of people, join us!

About the Role

WEKA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to play a critical role within the Finance team by supporting financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities that guide company-wide decision-making. In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality financial insights, maintain accurate reporting, and help drive operational and strategic performance.

This role offers high visibility across the organization, with opportunities to support core planning cycles—including the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and strategic analyses—and contribute to financial strategy and process improvements in a fast-growing, innovative environment.

You’re an ideal fit if you are a strong individual contributor with advanced analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, curious mindset. You bring accuracy, ownership, and strong business partnership to every analysis you deliver.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts for key business functions.
• Provide variance analysis with clear explanations of business performance.
• Partner with functional leaders to align plans with corporate financial goals.
• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Review and validate department-level financials and performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g.,R&D, G&A) to understand key drivers and provide financial recommendations.
• Translate financial findings into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline planning processes and enhance reporting automation.
• Improve model structure, data integrity, and forecasting methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A or related finance roles, experience in high-growth tech companies is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, PowerBI) a plus
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

The WEKA Way:

We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.

We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.

We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our goals and results. And together, we’re unstoppable.

We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win.

Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying!

WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but don’t meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other positions at WEKA.

WEKA is an equal-opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.