Sr. Financial Analyst

Fandom; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic Finance team. This role involves collaborating with various business units to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and a passion for problem-solving. You'll be instrumental in developing financial models, maintaining forecasts, and driving process improvements in a vibrant, remote work environment. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Unlimited Training (Udemy + more)

Flexible Working Hours

Equity & Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Vibrant Team Culture

International Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis with increasing complexity.
• Advanced Excel skills for building financial models and reports.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units for financial support during budgeting cycles.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and models.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel Modeling

Data Interpretation

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

BA/BS in Finance

Relevant Certification (CFA/CPA)

Tools

NetSuite

Planful

Financial Planning Systems

Job description

About This Role

Our Finance team is passionate about supporting the business and ensuring resources are used wisely to drive impactful decisions. We’re looking for a collaborative, analytical thinker who enjoys solving problems, working with diverse teams, and translating data into actionable insights. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will work closely with our business units, analyze operational data, and forecast expenditures. This role provides a foundational understanding of the business's financial health, which is used to drive change and set us up for long-term success.

Our Senior Financial Analyst opportunity reports to our Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a remote role with a strong preference for candidates who live on the West Coast.

You Will...

• Partner with business units and department owners in providing financial support during the strategic and annual budgeting cycles, including, but not limited to, the Engineering team
• Provide financial reporting to understand performance versus plan, reconcile forecasts to actual results monthly, as well as trade-off scenarios in resource allocation to help drive decision making
• Form trusted relationships with department leaders and key stakeholders across the company, as both a trusted resource and objective participant in financial planning and decision making
• Develop and own financial models and analyses that support the short and long-term objectives of the department and the company
• Maintain detailed financial forecasts that accurately predict business performance; highlight key variances, risks, and opportunities
• Work closely with our Accounting team to ensure accurate results during the close of each financial period
• Own the Balance Sheet model, Cash Flow model, and other income/expense assumptions, in partnership with Accounting
• Maintain and expand the use of our budgeting and reporting systems; suggest process improvements to provide further leverage, as well as research tools to improve our finance processes

We’re Excited About Candidates Who Have…

• BA/BS (or higher) in finance, accounting (or related quantitative field such as math, economics, science, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis
• Demonstrated an increased level of complexity over time
• Experience using financial planning and analysis systems and tools
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with support available when needed.
• Demonstrated experience using data to make business decisions
• We’re looking for a proactive and thoughtful collaborator who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and communicating insights clearly.
• Prioritizes and delivers in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and known for driving projects forward
• Advanced Excel modeling & analytical skills, such as building financial models from scratch in Excel/Sheets, and usage of formulas standard to finance and analysis
• Experience presenting financial data using detailed and easily-understood reporting and visualizations for business leaders
• Interest in driving process improvements

Even Better If You Have…

• Relevant certification (e.g., CFA/CPA)
• First-hand knowledge of internet, social media, and online ads business model
• 1+ years of experience working with NetSuite or Planful
• 1+ years of experience working with Engineering teams and assessing infrastructure spend
• Strong accounting knowledge, understanding of how financial statements are related
• Experience in transaction advisory services or investment banking

Benefits & Perks

• Salary Range = ($102k - $150k)
• Vibrant team culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
• Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
• Flexible working hours and time off
• Equity & Retirement Programs, including 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• International work environment with a start-up culture

About Fandom

Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting over 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands, Gamespot, TV Guide, and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information, follow @getfandom or visit www.fandom.com.

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