Senior Financial Analyst

RingCentral, Inc; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K match

ESPP

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Commuter benefits

Bonus referral program

Job summary

RingCentral is seeking a proactive FP&A leader to own planning, forecasting, and reporting for Subscription COGS and IT. You will partner with executives to explain cost drivers and drive cost optimization, leveraging AI-powered analytics and automation.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, scenario analysis, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. A strong background in cloud COGS and experience supporting a CTO/technology group is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. degree required; 5+ years in cloud COGS (public/private) experience.
• Strong data analysis, modeling, and ability to influence partners.
• Background supporting a CTO/Technology org.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with AI-powered analytics and automation tools.
• Experience with Anaplan, Tableau is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A planning, forecasting, and reporting for Subscription COGS and IT; ensure accuracy and alignment with objectives.
• Partner with operations to analyze cost drivers, trends, and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support investments and cost optimization.
• Monitor monthly performance against budget; provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and mentor offshore resources to ensure quality deliverables.
• Present findings to senior finance leadership and business stakeholders clearly.
• Design and automate the unit COGS model; extract data from internal systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Stakeholder influence

AI analytics

Presentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.)

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Anaplan

Tableau

Job description

Say hello to opportunities.

If you're looking to be part of what's next in communication, you're in the right place.

At RingCentral, we believe the best customer experiences happen when humans and AI work together. Our agentic voice AI portfolio-AIR, AVA, and ACE-brings together automation, assistance, and insights across the entire conversation lifecycle. The result? More seamless, intelligent experiences for businesses everywhere.

With $2.5B+ in ARR and $250M invested in R&D annually, we're building the future of AI-powered business communications.

We're looking for a self-starter to join our FP&A team, working extensively with the Subscription COGS and IT teams. In this role, you will help budget opex and capex, build monthly budget-vs-actual (BvA) analyses to explain variances to forecast, and manage headcount and purchase orders. You'll lead the team that consolidates financials for Subscription COGS and IT. Experience leveraging AI to power analytics and executive reporting is a strong plus.

Job Duties

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for Subscription COGS and IT, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide insights into cost drivers, trends, and opportunities for efficiency and savings.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and report on monthly performance against budget, delivering variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a small team of offshore resources to ensure high-quality deliverables and career growth.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior finance leadership and business stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner.
• Continuously design, develop, and automate the unit COGS model.
• Extract required data from internal systems, lead analytics projects, and monitor key trends in relevant metrics.
• Work independently and in conjunction with our FP&A, Accounting, Revenue, Subscription COGS, and IT teams.
• Fulfill ad-hoc analytical requests as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• B.S. / B.A. degree and 5 years of experience Public and private cloud COGS experience.
• Strong ability to analyze data, build models, communicate the numbers, and influence business partners.
• Background supporting a CTO/Technology organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Advanced-level user of MS Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience with Anaplan is a plus.
• Skilled at leveraging AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to eliminate manual processes, scale team output, and lead automation projects using technologies such as Anaplan, ChatGPT, and Tableau.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results while working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience supporting COGS with a focus on identifying cost drivers and leading initiatives that improve operational efficiency.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Understanding of the SaaS business model and cloud (public and private) operations.
• Project management skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter benefits
• 401K match and ESPP
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Paid parental and pregnancy leave
• Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption etc.)
• Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7
• Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
• Employee bonus referral program
• Debt refinancing assistance
• Employee perks and discounts program

RingCentral's work culture is the backbone of our success. And don't just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success.

About RingCentral

RingCentral is a global leader in agentic voice AI-powered business communications, delivering an integrated platform for business phone, SMS, contact center, workforce engagement management, video collaboration, and messaging. As the communications layer connecting businesses and customers, RingCentral is the front door of business communication and is in the advantageous position to apply AI at every phase of the conversation journey - before, during, and after each interaction. Our agentic AI portfolio includes autonomous voice-first AI agents that automate calls, assist in the moment, and analyze every interaction - enabling businesses to work smarter, respond faster, and connect more meaningfully with their customers. Visit ringcentral.com to learn more. RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during our application and interview process. If you require such accommodations, please click on the following link to learn more about how we can assist you.

If you are hired in Belmont, CA, the compensation range for this position is between $133,300 and $162,600 for full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.