FP&A Analyst, Corporate G&A
Flock Safety
Who is Flock?
Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.
Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.
Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded.
We have raised over $500M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $5.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a sharp, proactive FP&A Analyst to take our Corporate FP&A to new heights at Flock! If you love diving into data, refining forecasts, and delivering strategic insights, you’ll fit right in. In this role, you’ll be a key player in optimizing our use of Pigment, driving accurate expense forecasting, and leading budget vs. actuals analysis for G&A. As part of our Corporate FP&A team, you’ll support Flock’s big-picture goals by ensuring precise cash burn forecasts and continually enhancing our financial planning processes. Your expertise will be essential to informed decision-making and seamless financial operations—directly contributing to Flock’s growth and success!
The Skillset
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; 2-3 years of experience in FP&A, Accounting or Investment Banking.
Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a variety of financial systems, can quickly adapt to new tools, and has a willingness to leverage the best resources for accurate, efficient forecasting and reporting.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Legal, HR, and Security, to provide financial insights and foster efficient processes.
Problem-Solving Orientation: Capable of adapting to changing business conditions and delivering solutions to complex financial challenges.
Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.
90 Days at Flock
We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a FP&A Analyst Flock Safety.
The First 30 Days
Get acclimated with Flock's financial systems and processes, especially within Pigment, to support effective forecasting and reporting.
Start conducting an initial analysis of budget vs. actuals for G&A.
Begin cross-training to understand the process for weekly cash forecasting and accrual management, gaining insights into key drivers and best practices.
Get hands-on training in Coupa to manage expense approvals and track budget alignment effectively.
The First 60 Days
Complete Pigment training to build expertise and confidently take ownership of updating and managing expense forecasts. Develop a strong understanding of the existing reporting structures to effectively maintain and ensure their accuracy and relevance in supporting organizational goals.
Gain proficiency in Coupa to effectively manage and approve expenses. Develop confidence in ensuring expenditures align with forecasts and budgetary goals while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Conduct detailed analyses of budget vs. actuals for G&A expenses, identifying key variances and trends for monthly reporting.
90 Days & Beyond
Provide regular, data-driven insights on G&A expenses, supporting strategic planning with detailed budget vs. actuals analysis.
Actively engage in ongoing phases of Pigment enhancements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine features, optimize workflows, and train end-users for maximum system utilization.
Fully manage the Coupa approval process, ensuring all expense requests align with budgets, forecasts, and company policies, while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Proactively work with the finance team to identify and implement improvements in forecasting, reporting, and system capabilities, driving continuous advancements in financial planning.
The Interview Process
We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.
Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.
The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.
The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.
Hiring Manager Follow-Up: After completing earlier steps, you’ll have a final check-in with the hiring manager to review feedback, address any outstanding questions, and discuss the next steps. This follow-up ensures alignment and clarity before moving forward.
The Perks
💰Salary & Equity: In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $90,000-$110,000 as well as stock options
🌴Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. In 2024, Flock will provide a $ 50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
🧠Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace.
💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
📚Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.
🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
🐾Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.