Strategic Finance & Analytics Manager

Grafana Labs is seeking a Strategic Finance and Analytics Manager to join our team and help build out the Corporate and G&A functions within Finance & Strategy. We are looking for a results-oriented top performer with a proven track record of achieving objectives in a complex and dynamic environment. Equally important are strong business judgment, high integrity, and the ability to partner with the executive leadership team to drive the Company’s strategic vision.

In this role, you will help take the Corporate and G&A Finance & Strategy team to the next level, gaining a bird’s-eye view of Grafana Labs’ strategy and operations, and participating in shaping and sharing our story with the leadership team and investors. This role is fully remote and will report to the Director of Corporate and G&A Finance & Strategy.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a high-growth corporate environment, a track record of supporting organizations through rapid scaling, and experience operating with public company-level rigor. Prior experience with subscription businesses or SaaS is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in driving the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and planning cycles, including management and Board reporting, variance analyses, and risk and opportunity assessments

• Partner with finance leadership to provide insights into key performance drivers by developing dashboards to track KPIs and monitor business performance and growth initiatives

• Help manage Grafana Labs’ P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, and build or enhance financial models (long-range planning, scenario analysis, staffing, etc.)

• Embed within the business to provide strategic finance partnership to senior leaders across the global G&A organization

• Build, optimize, and automate data models, data warehouses, and ETL processes to enhance the accuracy, speed, and scalability of management reporting tools and budgeting and forecasting model

• Identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools and systems to enhance operational insights

• Assist with ad hoc projects, M&A, benchmarking, and other financial analyses to support senior management and business decision-making

• Architect and lead a cross-functional AI adoption strategy to automate high-volume manual workflows and recapture the team’s weekly bandwidth for high-priority initiatives

Requirements: 

• 7+ years of experience, including 2+ years in strategic finance and analytics, with prior experience in private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and/or investment banking

• You enjoy being part of a team and demonstrate confidence without attitude or ego

• You take pride in your analytical and financial modeling skills and enjoy applying them to tackle complex business problems and drive actionable recommendations

• You are a problem solver with keen attention to detail, while knowing how to balance progress and perfection

• You have strong business instincts, are a poised communicator, and are not hesitant to voice your point of view

• You can operate at multiple altitudes, manage through ambiguity, execute projects end-to-end, and effectively prioritize your workload

• You maintain the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character

• You have a track record of building strong relationships and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• You demonstrate eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve your problem-solving capabilities

• Proficiency in financial modeling tools, including Excel, Claude/AI, SQL, Python, Adaptive, Pigment, and data warehousing platforms

Compensation & Rewards:

In the United States, the base compensation range for this role is $143,000 - $172,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed throughout the interview process. All of our roles include Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), giving every team member ownership in Grafana Labs' success. We believe in shared outcomes—RSUs help us stay aligned and invested as we scale globally.

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