Financial Analyst, Global Fixed Broadband

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Financial Analyst to support COGS financial reporting for the US geography of Global Fixed Broadband. You will partner with Customer Care and Operations to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to optimize spend.

This is a hybrid, site-based role with the Carlsbad office, requiring 3 days on-site per week and remote work the rest. You will analyze costs, perform variance analysis, and prepare leadership reports while supporting procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of FP&A / corporate financial analysis experience, preferably supporting operations, supply chain, or customer service.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to develop KPIs, assess performance, and inform strategic decisions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• COGS Analysis: Analyze and optimize operational expenses with cross-functional teams.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate quarterly budget process and update rolling forecasts.
• Variance Analysis: Review monthly performance against targets and explain variances.
• Data Reporting: Prepare financial reports and management materials.
• Procurement Support: Initiate and track POs to ensure cost accruals

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Hyperion

Adaptive Planning

ERP tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

The Financial Analyst will support COGS financial reporting for the US geography of Global Fixed Broadband. Partner closely with customer support and operations teams to drive execution of initiatives across the organization. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to optimize operational spend.

*This is a hybrid, site-based role that offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility. Employees will work from our Carlsbad office at least 3 days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely.

The day-to-day

• COGS Analysis: Partner with customer support and operations teams (Customer Care, Field Operations, Logistics, and Billing) to analyze and optimize operational expenses. Analyze trends, variances, and key drivers; provide clear insights to inform management and business partners on current performance relative to historical results and forecasts.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate the quarterly budget process and update monthly rolling forecasts for all supported business units.
• Variance Analysis: Review monthly operational performance against targets and explain key variances in department costs.
• Data Reporting: Prepare financial reports to help operational leaders manage their department spend. Assist in the preparation of materials for business review meetings and management roll-ups.
• Procurement Support: Initiate, submit, and track POs through the internal approval pipeline to ensure accurate cost accruals

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of FP&A / corporate financial analysis experience, preferably supporting operations, supply chain, or customer service.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to develop KPIs, assess performance, and inform strategic decisions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• US Citizenship is required

What will help you on the job

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint with a willingness to learn new data tools and systems.
• Experience with financial forecasting software and SQL (e.g., Hyperion, Adaptive Planning)
• Experience with ERP/procurement tools (e.g., Oracle, Ariba / Coupa).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders, driving alignment and operational excellence.
• Comfort analyzing large data sets and being able to communicate actionable conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of work.

Salary range

$63,000.00 - $99,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $78,500.00- $117,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.