Senior Financial Analyst - R&D
Ridgeline · Reno, NV; San Ramon, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $133,000 - $166,000 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Ridgeline's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Ridgeline's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ridgeline
- high 42 stale, 5 reposted of 43 open
- Hiring momentum
- 58 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ridgeline's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ridgeline.
About this role
The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as the primary finance business partner for the Product & Technology organization, focusing on financial recommendations that influence strategic decisions. Responsibilities include rebuilding the capital allocation process using modern tools, conducting ROI analyses, and establishing a proactive operating cadence for finance within tech planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior technology leaders and requires a strong ability to communicate and build trust.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ridgeline as an employer.
What you need
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, strategic finance, or a related analytical role
- Demonstrated ability to move beyond reporting to deliver an actual financial recommendation that changed a real decision
- Strong communicator who builds trust with senior stakeholders quickly
- A bias toward action: focused, driven, and able to show concrete follow-through rather than talk
Nice to have
- Banking, consulting, or Big Four audit analyst background
- Prior exposure to organizational design changes, roadmap changes, or vendor contract renegotiations (e.g., AWS, Snowflake)
- Chief-of-staff or cross-functional planning experience spanning G&A and R&D
- Hands-on use of AI tools to build or improve a finance process
What you get
- Typical starting salary range: $107,000 - $182,000
- Company Stock Plan participation
- Unlimited vacation
- Educational and wellness reimbursements
- $0 cost employee insurance plans
Worth weighing
- Hybrid in-office position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in either San Ramon, CA or Reno, NV
- Final compensation may vary based on experience and expertise
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Listed by Ridgeline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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