Job Description

At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you're a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you'll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit klaviyo.com/careers to see how we empower creators to own their own destiny.

About the Role

Klaviyo is seeking a motivated Principal Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team supporting Corporate and G&A functions. This role serves as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders across People, Legal, Finance, IT, and Facilities, while also driving corporate-level planning, forecasting, and decision support. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations that contribute to the overall success of Klaviyo. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate that wants to be part of a dynamic FP&A organization that is scaling for the future.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, a problem-solver, a team player, detail-oriented, analytical, and outstanding at foundational FP&A. This candidate is able to effectively translate financial guardrails and insights into actionable decisions for stakeholders. This candidate will be responsible for both owning core G&A FP&A workstreams as well as supporting corporate FP&A operating rhythm.

How You Will Make a Difference

Corporate FP&A Responsibilities

• Own and evolve company-wide FP&A processes and operating cadence, including forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, and month-end close support, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and relevance for executive decision-making
• Serve as a core contributor to quarterly and annual earnings processes, partnering with Accounting and Finance leadership on scenario modeling, drafting earnings narratives, and rigorous QA of financial results and supporting analyses
• Act as a thought partner to Finance leadership, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and trade-offs that inform corporate strategy and operating decisions

G&A FP&A Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial planning and forecasting for G&A functions (People, IT, Legal, Finance, Facilities), translating complex operating plans into clear financial implications and actionable recommendations
• Own annual operating plan, monthly & quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning for assigned cost centers, supported by advanced models for headcount, compensation, benefits, and operating expenses.
• Provide executive-level decision support through concise reporting, dashboards, and scenario analysis, proactively surfacing insights to influence leadership priorities and resource allocation, and investment decisions

Who You Are

• 8+ years of FP&A years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or related fields, with strong preference for SaaS or high-growth environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (MBA, CFA, CPA) a plus.
• Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling for cost centers and operational functions.
• Experience working with financial tools (e.g., Pigment, Adaptive, Planful, NetSuite, ERP/BI integrations) to enhance forecast accuracy and process efficiency.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong executive communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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Get to Know Klaviyo

We're Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we're developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators—ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, where you'll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you'll join us.

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