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