Senior Financial Analyst, Google Cloud Public Sector

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Cloud Sales Finance team, focusing on planning, budgeting, and forecasting for CoS and non-payroll OpEx. You will partner with GTM leadership to align resources with strategic goals.

Required is 7+ years in FP&A or related roles, strong SQL skills, and proven ability to translate data into actionable guidance for executives.

US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) plus 15% bonus target, equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, consulting, or related function.
• Experience executing full-cycle FP&A: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, modeling in a multinational setting.
• Experience with programming (SQL).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting for cost of sales and non-payroll OpEx, aligning with business objectives and goals.
• Evaluate investment requests via financial modeling and risk assessment to optimize resources.
• Advise GTM leadership with financial data to drive growth and profitability.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Modeling

Executive communication

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Job description

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.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 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, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Public Sector procurement and contracting.
• Experience in financial modeling, FP&A, consulting, spend management, and budget planning.
• Ability to set objectives, drive results, and build long-term relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to self-direct in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and manage ambiguity.
• Invetsigative and technical skills, including spreadsheets, SQL, and dashboard creation.
• Exceptional communication, team-work, and leadership skills, with experience presenting regularly to executive management.

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 rigorous 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: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Lead the planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for cost of sales (CoS) and non-payroll (NP) operating expenses (OpEx) ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals; Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost optimization or reallocation through continuous planning.
• Evaluate investments requests through financial modeling and risk assessment, providing recommendations to optimize resources and maximize return on investment.
• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the go-to-market (GTM) leadership team, translating financial data into actionable business insights to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .