Interim Financial Analyst 3 (Senior Financial Analyst) - R&D

Vaco; San Francisco (CA); A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Analyst to provide FP&A support across product and technology during a temporary leave, fully remote with preference for Pacific Time availability. The six-month engagement includes overlap and cross-training.

The role emphasizes forecasting, variance analysis, and close cooperation with accounting, with opportunities to build dashboards and present insights to leadership.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of FP&A or related analytical function.
• Forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and management reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets; experience with ERP and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and business-partnering skills; able to translate data into insights.

Responsabilidades

• Manage monthly forecasting activities and refresh projections.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analyses.
• Partner with Accounting during monthly close to reconcile results.
• Prepare management reporting packages and executive-ready presentations.
• Serve as a finance partner to product, technology, procurement, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain dashboards analyzing travel, expenses, vendors and costs.
• Analyze large datasets to support spending and resource allocation decisions.
• Support ad hoc analyses and process improvements.

Conocimientos

FP&A

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Month-end close

Excel/Sheets

Presentation skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Interim Financial Analyst 3 (Senior Financial Analyst) - R&D Our client, a technology-enabled consumer services company, is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Analyst to provide FP&A support across its product and technology functions during a temporary leave period.

This role is fully remote; however, availability during Pacific Time business hours is preferred. This role is anticipated to last six months, including an initial period of overlap and cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly forecasting activities and refresh financial projections based on current business trends
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analyses, identifying and explaining key performance drivers
• Partner with Accounting during the monthly close to reconcile financial results and address reporting discrepancies
• Prepare management reporting packages and executive-ready presentations for functional leadership
• Serve as a finance partner to product, technology, procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop and maintain dashboards and analyses covering travel, expenses, vendors, and other operating costs
• Analyze large datasets and provide clear financial insights that support spending and resource-allocation decisions
• Support ad hoc analyses, process improvements, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or a related analytical function
• Strong experience with forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, management reporting, and month-end close support
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with experience using enterprise planning, ERP, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and business-partnering skills, including the ability to develop management-ready presentations and translate financial data into actionable insights
• Sources

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).