# Financial Analyst, R&D at Drift

- Company: Drift
- What the company does: Backed by General Catalyst and Sequoia.
- Company website: http://www.drift.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Analyst
- Location: United States, Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.salesloft.com/company/careers?gh_jid=8114019
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/drift-financial-analyst-r-and-d/

## About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated, tech-savvy, and highly analytical problem solver who is passionate about making an impact. You are an independent thinker with an eye for process improvement, comfortable navigating fast-paced environments, and eager to leverage cutting-edge tools to optimize financial strategy for software engineering teams. If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn more, do more, and become more, then becoming a Financial Analyst is the career path for you!

## What they're looking for

- 2 to 3 years of experience in FP&A, Sales Operations, or quantitative financial analysis roles within a high-growth tech or B2B SaaS environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets for financial modeling
- Hands-on experience with modern FP&A platforms (specifically Pigment ) and comfort using AI tools (such as Claude AI ) to drive analytical productivity
- Exposure to or strong interest in R&D and technology finance (e.g., engineering headcount planning, cloud infrastructure costs, or software capitalization)
- Tech-savvy with strong analytical skills and the ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to interact effectively with engineering leaders and executive management

Tags: Finance