Financial Analyst V

Aquent; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent seeks a Financial Data & Budget Analyst in a hybrid FP&A/data analytics role. You will manage budgets, forecast, and produce dashboards while ensuring data integrity across global teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in finance/data analytics and 6 years in FP&A, with advanced Excel, Tableau, Python, and SQL skills for automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Experience with dashboards/visualizations (Tableau).
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain organizational budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis.
• Support day-to-day financial operations, incl. POs, invoices, and expense tracking.
• Translate data and reporting needs into analytic requirements for cross-functional teams.
• Develop, automate, and maintain financial dashboards and reports.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data across systems.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Participate in continuous improvement of financial and data processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Python

SQL

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Financial Data & Budget Analyst. This hybrid role combines traditional financial planning and analysis (FP&A) responsibilities with data analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategic, capable of translating complex business needs into actionable financial and analytic insights. You'll partner cross-functionally with teams across the globe to manage budgets, streamline reporting processes, and ensure financial data integrity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys diving deep into data while also contributing to big-picture business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain organizational budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis.
• Support day-to-day financial operations, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and expense tracking.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand data and reporting needs, and translate those needs into analytic requirements.
• Develop, automate, and maintain financial dashboards and reports using analytics tools.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data across systems.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial and data processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, advanced formulas).
• Experience creating and maintaining dashboards and visualizations (Tableau ).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across distributed global teams.
• Highly responsive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise financial systems.
• Need to have experience with Python and SQL for data analysis and automation.
• Background in budgeting, FP&A, or financial operations within a global organization