Jackie Smith

Finance professional with over 10 years of experience across government and private sectors, specializing in sovereign budgeting and financial management. Brings extensive experience in managing large-scale government budgets and supporting national financial strategies and priorities. Demonstrates strong expertise in international public sector accounting standards, financial governance, revenue management, and expenditure optimization.

Skilled in assessing financial risks, improving resource allocation, and delivering strategic financial insights that support informed decision-making at senior leadership levels.

Finance Manager at Sequoia (2025 – Present)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in partnership with business leaders

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic investments and resource allocation

• Deliver executive reporting and budget-versus-actual analysis to identify financial risks and opportunities

• Partner across Accounting, People, Sales, and Operations to improve financial visibility and decision-making

Senior Financial Analyst at Sequoia (2023 – 2025)

• Managed departmental forecasting, budgeting, and recurring financial performance analysis

• Partnered with business leaders to evaluate headcount, operating expenses, and strategic investments

• Improved management reporting and financial models used in executive planning

Financial Analyst at Sequoia (2018 – 2023)

• Supported annual budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting

• Analyzed departmental spending and operating performance to explain key variances

• Developed financial models and recurring reports to support business decision-making

Financial Analyst at Snowflake (2016-2018)

• Supported financial planning and analysis during a period of rapid company growth

• Developed forecasts and analyses covering operating expenses, headcount, and business performance

• Partnered with functional teams to improve budget tracking and financial visibility

Finance Analyst at Citrix (2015-2016)

• Supported budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for business and operating teams

• Performed variance and trend analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance

• Prepared recurring financial reports and ad hoc analyses for management decision-making

MAcc from University of Southern California

B.S Accounting from Arizona State University, W.P Carey School of Business