Google Cloud Public Sector Financial Analyst

Google Inc.; Reston, Chicago (VA, IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud Public Sector Financial Analyst is a role based in Reston, VA, focused on driving FP&A excellence across the Google Public Sector. The analyst will build and maintain revenue forecasting models, deliver executive-level reports, and provide strategic financial guidance to GPS and Google Cloud leadership.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of FP&A experience, consulting, or a related function.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and modeling in a multinational company setting.
• Experience with programming (i.e. SQL).

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive financial analysis while developing and maintaining revenue forecasting models.
• Prepare executive-level reports, conduct variance analysis, and leverage market trends to guide strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
• Develop sophisticated models, data tools, and analyses to provide deep insights into revenue trends, consumption patterns, discounting, and growth drivers.
• Deliver ongoing reporting, forecasting, and business reviews for GPS and Google Cloud leadership.
• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the GTM leadership team, translating financial data into actionable business insights to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Modeling

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Google Cloud Public Sector Financial Analyst

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Must be a US citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function.
• Experience executing full-cycle FP&A functions including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and modeling within a multinational company setting.
• Experience with programming (i.e. SQL).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Experience in financial modeling, FP&A, consulting, budget planning, spend management, or dashboard creation (SQL/Spreadsheets).
• Familiarity with public sector procurement or government contracting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience presenting to executive management and building cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to self-direct work and drive results in unstructured, fast-paced environments with high ambiguity.

About the job

Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to take on big picture challenges. As someone who knows the workings of the core Finance team inside and out, you'll lead individual projects to transform planning, tracking and control processes. You'll provide senior level management with insightful recommendations, planning and reporting support.

The Cloud Sales Finance team serves as the strategic financial co-pilot to the Google Public Sector organization, dedicated to accelerating profitable growth. We provide actionable, data-driven insights to steer critical business decisions. Through performance management, strategic investment frameworks, and a focus on operational excellence, we empower our sales partners to achieve their targets and drive long-term value for Google Public Sector.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to take on big picture challenges. As someone who knows the workings of the core Finance team inside and out, you'll lead individual projects to transform planning, tracking and control processes. You'll provide senior level management with insightful recommendations, planning and reporting support.

The Cloud Sales Finance team serves as the strategic financial co-pilot to the Google Public Sector organization, dedicated to accelerating profitable growth. We provide actionable, data-driven insights to steer critical business decisions. Through performance management, strategic investment frameworks, and a focus on operational excellence, we empower our sales partners to achieve their targets and drive long-term value for Google Public Sector.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Lead comprehensive financial analysis while developing and maintaining revenue forecasting models.
• Prepare executive-level reports, conduct variance analysis, and leverage market trends to guide strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
• Develop sophisticated models, data tools, and analyses to provide deep insights into revenue trends, consumption patterns, discounting, and growth drivers.
• Deliver ongoing reporting, forecasting, and business reviews for GPS and Google Cloud leadership.
• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the GTM leadership team, translating financial data into actionable business insights to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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