Sr Finance Analyst

Yahoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Backup childcare

Education stipends

Job summary

Yahoo in the United States is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with business stakeholders, own planning, forecasting, budgeting, month-end close support, and variance analysis. You will translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance audiences.

You will build and maintain financial models, drive AI-enabled efficiencies, lead the annual budget cycle, and present insights to leadership with decision-ready detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Advanced Excel with complex modeling and large data sets.
• Experience with ERP and planning tools (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday Adaptive, Anaplan, Pigment).
• Proven or strong focus on using AI-augmented productivity tools to optimize data analysis, modeling, or reporting workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities against tight close and planning deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly and quarterly forecasts including OpEx/CapEx and headcount modeling.
• Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies in financial workflows.
• Lead the annual budget cycle with bottoms-up plans and top-down reconciliation.
• Deliver month-end variance analysis and highlight risks/opportunities to leadership.
• Build and maintain financial models for business cases, scenarios, and investments.
• Partner with Accounting on close activities including accruals and reclasses.
• Develop recurring management reporting and dashboards; improve automation and cycle time.
• Present findings to finance leadership and business partners in decision-ready terms.
• Support ad hoc analyses for executive leadership and board reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Clear communication

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Workday Adaptive

Anaplan

Pigment

SQL

Tableau

Looker

Power BI

Job description

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

About the Role We're seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a trusted analytical partner to business stakeholders. This role owns core planning and reporting cycles, forecasting, budgeting, month-end close support, and variance analysis. The role is also responsible for producing the insight that shapes resource decisions. You'll work independently on complex analyses and translate financial data into clear recommendations for non-finance audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and quarterly forecasting process for assigned business areas, including OpEx and CapEx, and headcount modeling
• Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies in financial workflows, utilizing Claude AI to automate repetitive spreadsheet tasks, streamline forecast aggregation, and accelerate variance analysis
• Lead the annual budget cycle for your portfolio: build bottoms-up plans, partner with department owners, and reconcile to top-down targets
• Deliver month-end variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast), identify drivers, and flag risks and opportunities to leadership
• Build and maintain financial models supporting business cases, scenario planning, and investment decisions
• Partner with Accounting on close activities including accruals, reclasses, and account reconciliations
• Develop recurring management reporting and dashboards; improve the accuracy, automation, and cycle time of existing processes
• Present findings and recommendations to finance leadership and business partners in clear, decision-ready terms
• Support ad hoc analyses for executive leadership, including board and investor reporting inputs

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field 3–6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or public accounting
• Advanced Excel skills: complex modeling, large data sets, sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Working knowledge of financial statements and how the three statements connect
• Experience with an ERP and a planning tool (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday Adaptive, Anaplan, Pigment)
• Proven experience or strong focus on using AI-augmented productivity tools (Claude, Gemini, or specialized AI extensions) to optimize financial data analysis, modeling, or reporting workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities against tight close and planning deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CFA (or progress toward)
• An AI-forward mindset, characterized by an openness to experimentation, continuous learning, and adapting to rapidly evolving, AI-augmented corporate environments
• SQL or experience querying data warehouses; familiarity with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
• Experience in [industry — e.g., media, technology, advertising]
• Track record of automating or redesigning a recurring finance process

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $72,750.00 - $151,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions.

• Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipints and much (much) more.

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.