Global FP&A Sr Analyst

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is hiring a Global FP&A Senior Analyst to partner with Global Sales and Marketing. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, OpEx management and strategic modeling to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency.

You will develop automated reports, perform variance analysis, and present insights to senior leadership. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and strong analytical communication skills in a global technology environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, public accounting, or strategic finance
• Exposure to ERP and EPM systems (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion)
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets modeling and data manipulation

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual and long-range planning for Global Sales and Marketing
• Perform variance analysis vs. Budget/Forecast; identify risks and opportunities
• Provide financial insights to leadership; support strategic initiatives with data
• Develop automated reporting tools and dashboards to improve forecast accuracy
• Prepare concise executive presentations on financial performance and trends

Skills

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Tableau

Alteryx

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Through analysis, forecasting, long-range planning, and partnering with business leaders, the Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team enables strategic decision-making and helps contextualize financial implications. In joining this team, you will work with a group of thoughtful, insightful individuals, all of whom are committed to solving complex problems and ensuring the continued growth of the company and its platforms.

Job Description

We are seeking a high-performing Global FP&A Senior Analyst to partner directly with our Global Sales & Marketing organizations. In this role, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, OpEx management, and strategic financial modeling to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency.

What you’ll do & more…

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, annual and long-range planning processes for Global Sales and Marketing Support scenario planning exercises across the Global Sales and Marketing organizations.
• Perform variance analysis (Budget/Forecast vs. Actuals), identifying key risks and opportunities to ensure leadership meets key financial targets.
• Identify risks and opportunities to budgets and work with business leaders to provide financial insights, assisting with decision making on strategic initiatives
• Develop automated reporting tools and dashboards to streamline internal forecasting processes and improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare clear, concise executive presentations summarizing financial performance, trends, and recommendations for senior finance and GTM leadership.

Additional Skills

• 3+ years experience in client facing public accounting, corporate FP&A, or strategic finance at a high-growth startup or well established company
• Exposure to Oracle, SAP, and/or other accounting systems
• Tableau dashboard reporting and/or Alteryx experience
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling skills.
• Familiarity with building financial models and manipulating large datasets to help the company make strategic recommendations
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Superb communication skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive cross-functional execution on business goals
• Elevated pride of ownership in work product
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves, be additive when and where you can, and support team tasks to help out the company when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting and 3+ years experience in public accounting, corporate finance, or strategic finance
• Prior experience supporting GTM, Sales, or Marketing organizations in a global technology or hardware/software enterprise.
• Direct experience with enterprise ERP and EPM systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Smart View).
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence and data tools (Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, SQL).
• Strong communication and story‑telling skills with proven ability to present complex financial data to non‑finance executives.
• High degree of ownership, curiosity, and proactive problem‑solving ability.

Target Base Salary Range

Target Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

#LI-RO1 #LI-HYBRID Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting 4+ years experience in public accounting, corporate finance, or strategic finance Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation

Provided None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match 10
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people‑first and community‑focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.