Financial Analyst

Analyzes financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
• Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up forecast / analytical data.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, etc.)

5+ years of FP&A experience or equivalent tenure from related positions in highly dynamic finance roles (Global experience preferred, Corporate FP&A experience preferred)

Deep experience with deriving insights from analysis, formulating those insights into concise story lines and delivering presentations to senior executives to influence decision making

Strong understanding of investment management and resource planning (preferably in a technology company and/or in a Corporate FP&A capacity)

Additional experience leading strategic or business performance initiatives and/or organizational change initiatives as a part of prior responsibilities

Self-starter with a desire to quickly learn and excel; willing and able to initiate, manage, and execute projects with minimal supervision

Trusted business partner who delivers operational excellence by understanding the needs of the business and identifying opportunities to improve financial results

Strong understanding of translating business results into an insightful and consumable story for leadership teams (e.g. dashboards, presentations, etc.)

Solutions oriented, with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions.