Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Camino Search is partnered with a rapidly scaling, technology driven e-commerce company to appoint a Senior Financial Analyst. The business has grown quickly and is building a high performing finance function that can deliver strategic insight, strong operational partnership, and accurate forecasting in a fast paced environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a strategic partner across merchandising, sourcing, production, planning, and procurement. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Finance, this position will own complex financial models, strengthen forecasting capability, and provide insight into margin performance, cost drivers, and operational trends. The role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco and Palo Alto area.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with merchandising, sourcing, production, and procurement teams to support financial decision-making
• Build and maintain detailed models across PCOGS, DDP, tariffs, and cost structures
• Deliver weekly and monthly variance analyses with commentary on key business drivers
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including scenario modelling and performance reviews
• Prepare Monthly Business Review reporting and maintain alignment across cross-functional teams
• Validate assumptions, ensure data accuracy, and collaborate closely with operational leaders
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Contribute to continuous improvement across financial processes and cost visibility

Ideal Candidate Profile

🔹 Four years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance

🔹 Strong modelling expertise with a solid understanding of supply chain or product cost economics

🔹 Advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability and comfort with financial planning tools

🔹 Background in e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, or other high-growth, fast-moving environments

🔹 Strong grasp of GAAP, GL review, and accounting fundamentals

🔹 Communicative, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working through ambiguity

🔹 Proactive problem solver with the ability to influence stakeholders and support leadership decisions

Preferred :

🔹Master’s Degree (MBA) or relevant certifications

🔹Finance experience in a retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or supply chain–driven industry

🔹IB / Banking Experience