Senior FP&A Analyst — Strategic Forecasting & Modeling

Google LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive FP&A activities, including modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across core Google finance functions.

You will partner with senior leaders, build robust financial models, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize resource allocation and drive efficiency. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, scalable processes, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Unit and Finance leaders to deliver tailored guidance while coaching junior analysts to uphold high standards in data integrity.
• Architect and manage enterprise-grade models for planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, headcount planning, and scenario modeling.
• Drive end-to-end profit and loss (P&L) and spend management for Core AI Systems and AI Foundations across key cycles, including MEC, forecasting, AOP, and LRP.
• Perform value-creation and financial analyses, delivering regular reporting and executive-ready narratives with actionable business recommendations.
• Streamline financial workflows and drive operational efficiency by leveraging emerging technologies and AI to automate manual processes.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

SQL

Education

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

Job description

Google LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive FP&A activities, including modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across core Google finance functions.

You will partner with senior leaders, build robust financial models, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize resource allocation and drive efficiency. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, scalable processes, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced environment.