<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:  We’re looking for a passionate, self-motivated Sr. FP&amp;A Analyst to join the Finance team. This role will be responsible for regular monthly reporting, maintaining financial systems, supporting our business partners and enhancing our financial models. As a member of the Finance team, you will work cross-functionally with the business and help support the overall company strategy. Due to the high-growth nature of our business, the duties and responsibilities of this position will evolve over time, so we are looking for someone who has the capacity and desire to grow with the position. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a positive, get-it-done attitude.This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Create detailed financial models and enhance existing models inclusive of OpEx, headcount and CapEx in support of Planet’s space systems team</li><li>Improve and maintain the consolidated corporate financial model. This includes managing a rolling forecast for the business</li><li>Assist the development of annual and recurring forecasts and scenarios, focusing on the underlying business drivers, key financial and operating metrics, and sensitivity analysis</li><li>Work cross-functionally across the organization to drive process improvements </li><li>Develop and monitor goals, highlighting trends and explaining causes of variances to forecast as part of month end close process</li><li>Work closely with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial closes </li><li>Track and analyze KPIs across all departments</li><li>Implement new processes and lead system requirements to streamline financial operations </li><li>Ad hoc financial modeling and analysis</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative major</li><li>4+ years of relevant experience in a financial, accounting or consulting role</li><li>Knowledge of financial reporting, including accounting operations, processes, risks and controls</li><li>Proficient financial modeling, Excel and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously with creativity and sound judgment while prioritizing to meet tight deadlines</li><li>Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and CapEx management</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite) and BI tools (Pigment)</li><li>Ability to thrive in a high-growth startup environment</li><li>Agile approach to problem-solving</li><li>CFA, CPA or similar professional qualification desirable</li></ul>Application Deadline:November 26, 2025 by 11:59 PM PSTBenefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div>$101,400—$126,800 USD</div></div></div><div>Why we care so much about Belonging.  We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>Accommodations:  Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.
From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.

Senior FP&A Analyst

<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re looking for a passionate, self-motivated Sr. FP&amp;A Analyst to join the Finance team. This role will be responsible for regular monthly reporting, maintaining financial systems, supporting our business partners and enhancing our financial models. As a member of the Finance team, you will work cross-functionally with the business and help support the overall company strategy. Due to the high-growth nature of our business, the duties and responsibilities of this position will evolve over time, so we are looking for someone who has the capacity and desire to grow with the position. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a positive, get-it-done attitude.This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ 3 days per week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li>Create detailed financial models and enhance existing models inclusive of OpEx, headcount and CapEx in support of Planet’s space systems team</li><li>Improve and maintain the consolidated corporate financial model. This includes managing a rolling forecast for the business</li><li>Assist the development of annual and recurring forecasts and scenarios, focusing on the underlying business drivers, key financial and operating metrics, and sensitivity analysis</li><li>Work cross-functionally across the organization to drive process improvements&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and monitor goals, highlighting trends and explaining causes of variances to forecast as part of month end close process</li><li>Work closely with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial closes&nbsp;</li><li>Track and analyze KPIs across all departments</li><li>Implement new processes and lead system requirements to streamline financial operations&nbsp;</li><li>Ad hoc financial modeling and analysis</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative major</li><li>4+ years of relevant experience in a financial, accounting or consulting role</li><li>Knowledge of financial reporting, including accounting operations, processes, risks and controls</li><li>Proficient financial modeling, Excel and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously with creativity and sound judgment while prioritizing to meet tight deadlines</li><li>Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and CapEx management</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite) and BI tools (Pigment)</li><li>Ability to thrive in a high-growth startup environment</li><li>Agile approach to problem-solving</li><li>CFA, CPA or similar professional qualification desirable</li></ul>Application Deadline:November 26, 2025 by 11:59 PM PSTBenefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off&nbsp;</li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.&nbsp; Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.&nbsp; The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.&nbsp; Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div>$101,400—$126,800 USD</div></div></div><div>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp; We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.&nbsp; If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!&nbsp; At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.&nbsp; We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.&nbsp; We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.&nbsp;EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>Accommodations:&nbsp; Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

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