Senior Financial Analyst Role Summary
The FP&A Finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support FP&A and month‑end close activities across the Products FP&A team. This role requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability to deadlines. Reporting to the Manager of Products FP&A, the analyst will be a key contributor across the broader FP&A organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and headcount analysis
- Perform headcount reconciliation and reporting
- Manage department expenses, including PO approval and tracking
- Build and maintain financial models (Excel: intermediate to advanced)
- Populate dashboards and KPI tools for data‑driven decision‑making
- Monitor KPIs and analyze performance trends and drivers
- Participate in monthly and quarterly close; prepare entries and reconciliations
- Support global forecasting and budgeting for headcount and operational expenses
- Conduct monthly variance analysis to ensure expenses are planned and justified
- Prepare financial reporting for business partners (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc)
- Perform margin analysis and automate manual reports in Excel and Hyperion
- Provide general support for ad hoc projects and reporting requests
- Collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering teams
- Operate independently in a remote‑first environment with proactive communication
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred but not required)
Experience
- 4–7+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, P&L modeling, and monthly close
- Strong preference for experience supporting R&D, Engineering, or Product teams
- Experience in multi‑national, dynamic business environments
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel modeling and automation
- ERP systems (Oracle required), Hyperion reporting
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint; Excel: intermediate to advanced)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Detail‑oriented with excellent time management and prioritization
- Clear communicator with ability to present data simply and effectively
- Team‑oriented, self‑starter, and comfortable working cross‑functionally
- Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Maintains confidentiality with sensitive financial data