Senior Finance Analyst

Location: Bellevue, United States | Santa Monica, United States

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company at heart, believing the camera holds the greatest potential to transform how people live, express themselves, and connect in the moment. Through Snapchat's visual messaging, Lens Studio's AR platform, and Spectacles AR glasses, we empower creativity and innovation worldwide. Our Finance Team—spanning Finance Business Partnership, Accounting, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations—partners with leadership to deliver insights, ensure financial health, and drive strategic decisions in this fast-evolving AR and camera tech landscape. Join us as a Senior Finance Analyst to fuel Snap's creative culture and technological breakthroughs! As a Senior Finance Analyst, you'll be a trusted business partner to Snap's AR innovation and product teams, crafting actionable analytics that propel financial success for Snapchat features, Lens creations, and Spectacles hardware. You'll collaborate across Finance and creative functions to build insightful forecasts, enhance operational visibility, and recommend investments that align with our mission to make AR accessible and fun. Leveraging expert financial modeling, you'll optimize resources for camera-driven experiences, streamline FP&A processes to minimize risks, and develop tools that track performance in real-time, all while thriving in our dynamic, 'default together' environment. We're seeking a finance expert with a passion for tech and creativity, proven in partnering with executives on forecasting in high-growth settings. With strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel/SQL skills, and experience in tools like Anaplan or Hyperion, you'll translate complex business challenges into clear financial strategies. At Snap, you'll contribute to a diverse, inclusive team that's redefining communication through AR—bringing your quantitative prowess to a culture that values living in the moment and bold innovation. If you're ready to shape the financial future of camera technology, apply today!

What You'll Do

• Serve as a key business partner to Snap's creative and AR teams, driving actionable insights and analytics to achieve financial objectives in camera technology and augmented reality innovation
• Collaborate with internal teams to support decision-making processes, providing insights that translate into strategic recommendations for Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to develop insightful forecasting, reporting, and drive actionable insights for key leaders in a fast-paced creative environment
• Enhance visibility into business operations for AR and camera-focused teams, improving reporting fidelity and recommending investment decisions
• Build sophisticated financial models to optimize investments and support forecasts for supported business areas like visual messaging and AR platforms
• Develop and streamline FP&A processes to mitigate risk, uncover value, and fuel Snap's mission to empower creative expression
• Create analysis and tools to track business results, delivering value to Finance leadership and enabling data-driven decisions in real-time communication tech
• Work cross-functionally to provide financial guidance that aligns with Snap's innovative culture, live-in-the-moment ethos, and global AR expansion
• Analyze performance metrics for Snapchat features, Lens Studio creations, and Spectacles hardware to inform strategic growth
• Support budgeting and variance analysis tailored to the dynamic needs of Snap's technology and creative product lines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in finance or FP&A, or 3+ years with an MBA or equivalent degree
• Expert-level financial modeling skills, with experience building input-driven models that translate business problems into financial analysis
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting, with ability to forecast intricacies within the income statement
• Experience partnering with senior executives on business operations, financial planning, and forecasting
• Proficiency with operating financial tools such as Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar platforms
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint and Google Docs/Sheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tech or digital media industries, particularly camera technology or AR innovation
• Very strong analytical skills with experience in Looker, SQL, and Tableau
• MBA or other Master’s degree in a quantitative field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Financial modeling and forecasting
• GAAP accounting knowledge
• Excel and PowerPoint expertise
• Google Docs/Sheets proficiency
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Executive communication (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal relationship building
• Analytical problem-solving
• Hyperion or Anaplan experience
• SQL querying (preferred but valued)
• Thriving in fast-paced environments
• Juggling competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Business partnering with creative/tech teams
• Data visualization and reporting
• Risk mitigation in financial processes

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity in the form of RSUs to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Office-centric 'Default Together' policy fostering dynamic collaboration 4+ days per week
• Support for disabilities or special needs with accommodations
• Inclusive environment celebrating diverse backgrounds and voices
• Competitive base salary based on pay zones (Zone A: $130,000-$196,000; Zone B: $124,000-$186,000; Zone C: $111,000-$167,000)

Compensation

$130,000-$196,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.