Finance and Strategy Manager

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About The Role

As a

Strategic Finance Partner for Supply Chain Operations

, you will serve as the financial architect behind our hardware engine. You’ll bridge the gap between complex logistics and executive-level strategy, managing hardware spend while translating operational data into high-impact financial insights. From mastering the monthly close and forecasting cadence to evolving sophisticated COGS and cash flow models, you will ensure our inventory and investment decisions are backed by rigorous analysis.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you will partner deeply with Supply Chain and Accounting to drive predictability in areas like warranty, freight, and E&O. By building scalable reporting mechanisms and real-time KPI dashboards, you won't just report on the numbers—you will proactively identify risks and opportunities that shape the future of our unit economics and operational efficiency.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US

except

Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.

You Should Apply If

You Want To Impact The Industries That Run Our World

Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.

You Are The Architect Of Your Own Career

If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.

You’re Energized By Our Opportunity

The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.

You Want To Be With The Best

At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You

will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

Partner with Supply Chain Operations leaders to manage hardware spend and provide financial insights that inform strategic decisions.

Lead the monthly/quarterly close and forecasting cadence for Supply Chain Operations (hardware COGS, cash flow, E&O, warranty, and freight), including budget vs. actuals, trend analysis, and exec-ready readouts for operating reviews.

Own and evolve hardware financial models and reporting (cash flow and COGS amortization), delivering short- and long-range forecasts, variance explanations, and scenario analyses to guide inventory and investment decisions.

Partner with Accounting and Supply Chain to forecast, track, and explain E&O and warranty, improving assumptions, policies, and controls to increase accuracy and predictability.

Define, build, and monitor KPIs/dashboards for hardware unit economics, Supply Chain OpEx, and cash flow—highlighting risks/opportunities and driving data-informed actions with business owners.

Build scalable planning and reporting mechanisms that improve financial visibility and operational decision-making (e.g., standardized drivers, recurring business reviews, and clear ownership of inputs/outputs).

Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as the team scales globally and across offices

Minimum Requirements For The Role

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

4+ years of experience in Corporate Finance / FP&A / Strategic Finance, ideally supporting Supply Chain, or hardware/physical product teams.

Demonstrated ownership of cash flow / COGS forecasting and variance analysis.

Experience leading cross-functional finance process improvements with Accounting and Operations (e.g., close process, accruals/reserves, and controls), driving durable change through influence and clear end-to-end ownership.

Advanced financial modeling/forecasting in Excel or Google Sheets, plus strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.

An Ideal Candidate Also Has

Experience with E&O / inventory reserves and/or warranty reserve forecasting (or comparable estimates/reserve ownership).

Familiarity with ERP/cost accounting systems used for inventory and product cost (Oracle/SAP/NetSuite or similar).

Strong analytics tooling: SQL and/or BI (Looker/Tableau), and comfort working with large datasets.

Experience In A Hardware/manufacturing Ecosystem (oem/cm, Procurement Finance, Logistics/3pl).

MBA and/or CPA (or equivalent) a plus.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$96,985

—

$130,400 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why

our rewards

are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

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if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

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