Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy

About the role Samsara is looking for a Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy, to partner with our Research & Development (R&D) organization. In this role, you will partner with business leaders to set and achieve corporate goals, drive quantitative and qualitative analysis, inform strategic judgments, and identify optimization opportunities. You will support corporate financial goals by driving forecast models and providing accurate guidance to our leaders and investors. You will lead our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes across Samsara’s R&D organization. About location This role can be office‑based in our San Francisco office or fully remote. Responsibilities Serve as the finance lead for Samsara's R&D organization, partnering directly with C‑level leaders on budget trade‑offs, headcount decisions, and infrastructure investment. Own FP&A for R&D and Supply Chain Operations – monthly BvA reviews with VP‑level leaders, quarterly reforecasts, and the annual operating plan across Software, Firmware, and Hardware Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain Operations. Own forecasting and controllership across Samsara's largest cost drivers: COGS and Gross Margin, cloud and cell infrastructure, hardware costs (including cash and COGS), employee expenses, total compensation economics, and AI infrastructure spend. Build scalable financial processes and use AI tools to automate reporting, accelerate analysis, and deliver real‑time visibility to R&D leadership. Lead, develop, and manage a high‑performing team. Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team. Minimum requirements 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, financial planning and analysis, or strategic finance experience. 3+ years of people‑management and development experience. Strong financial modeling and analysis capabilities. Ability to work collaboratively and cross‑functionally. Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management. Ideal candidate Experience at a high‑growth tech company. Prior partnership with technical leaders. Ability to lead teams and drive longer‑term initiatives while balancing delivering results. Willingness and ability to build new financial processes and mechanisms. Ability to thrive in a fast‑growing environment with high degrees of ambiguity. Experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.). Familiarity with AWS cloud cost management. Expertise working with systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, etc.). Experience working with large datasets and technical data management and analysis skills (e.g., SQL, Tableau, etc.). Compensation The range of annual base salary for full‑time employees for this position is:

$118,720 — $212,000 USD

This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Benefits At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. Our compensation program delivers above‑market total compensation through base salary, performance‑based bonus/variable pay, and equity for eligible roles. Beyond compensation, we provide a flexible, employee‑led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. Flexible Working We embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in‑person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. Equal Opportunity We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. Accommodations We are an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samsara