Senior Financial Analyst

Primary Talent Partners; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for a 12-month, onsite contract in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on FP&A, reporting, and analytics to influence business decisions and profitability across a multinational life sciences company.

Responsibilities include month-end close, forecasting, variance analysis, and partnering with business teams to drive accuracy and planning. This position requires 5+ years FP&A experience and strong Excel/SAP/BI skills.

Qualifications

• BS in finance, accounting, economics or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in financial planning and analysis.
• Proficient data analysis using databases and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end FP&A close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and forecast headcount and Opex.
• Review monthly actuals with business partners and provide variance analysis.
• Maintain financial processes, policies and controls with global partners.
• Review requisitions in iBuy for proper funding and GL accuracy.
• Improve reporting and budgeting processes with new tools and techniques.
• Create finance process documentation and training materials.
• Provide ad hoc reporting for Executive management as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/economics

Tools

SAP

BI

iBuy

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a 12 month contract opening for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a multinational life sciences company for an onsite position operating out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay: $55.00/hr - $63.00/hr based on experience and academia

Contract: 12 month contract, extensions likely, conversion possible

Type: W-2, cannot support C2C or provide visa sponsorship; no PTO or benefits; ACA compliant medical package available for enrollment

Summary

This is a wide-ranging opportunity for a budding finance professional to gain broad experience across a host of FP&A disciplines in a hyper-growth environment, you will foster essential FP&A proficiencies, develop insightful reporting & analytics that influence decision-making and assist in the development of financial models for key and new business concepts, partnerships and acquisitions, and understand their impact to the overall business and profitability.Our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate results to plan, drive variance analysis and provide partnership Marketing business leaders to execute on plan; analyze historical, current, and projected financial data for use in planning, forecasting, and management decision making.
• Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end FP&A close activities, including preparation of journal entries, and forecast activities related to Headcount and operating expenses.
• Establish a regular cadence with business partners to review monthly actuals, analyze forecast variance, identify trends and provide recommendations to drive forecast execution and accuracy.
• Understand standard accounting principles and policy and interact with global accounting and financial partners to maintain proper financial processes, procedures and controls.
• Review the purchase requisitions in iBuy to validate the proper funding and accuracy of GL accounts and cost centers.
• Support improvements to existing reporting and budget processes through the utilization of new systems, tools and techniques.
• Help create finance process documentation, training guides and resources.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis requested by Executive management and department leaders as needed to support the business.

Knowledge and Skills

• B.S degree in finance, accounting, economics or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience.
• Proficient data analysis skillset and prior experience performing financial and ad hoc analyses using database and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups) and strong systems acumen with preference toward SAP and/or BI.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented, with the ability to develop new ideas into effective end results.
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedure and internal controls.
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing shifting priorities, achieving effective results within tight deadlines, and working across diverse & fast-paced assignments.
• Interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Logical problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

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