Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

We. Communications; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA employer match

PTO, holidays, wellness breaks, Summer

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

We. is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A, to lead complex budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with a global scope.

The role requires partnering with multiple divisions, driving profitability analyses and strategic financial planning across the organization. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years in financial analysis, strong data skills, and the ability to communicate insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, budgeting and forecasting with heavy operational finance focus.
• Strong problem-solving skills to investigate variances and propose practical, data-driven solutions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize complex data and present actionable recommendations to business partners.
• Customer service orientation and ability to build solid relationships across teams.
• Must multi-task in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
• Ability to translate financial information for non-financial audiences and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly financial summaries and discuss highlights with business partners.
• Drive annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for assigned groups.
• Educate internal partners on financial reports, practices, and budgeting tools.
• Lead analyses to improve profitability and margins for the company.
• Use raw data for quantitative analysis of metrics, operations, and variances.
• Review plans for critical analysis and administrative review with the manager.
• Create in-depth, flexible reporting for business leads and senior managers.
• Develop profitability models and variance analyses for assigned groups.
• Involve personnel usage, payroll, fringe benefits, P&L trends, and cost-reduction strategies.
• Consult with internal partners to meet business plans and targets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Communication with partners

Multitasking

Tools

Relational databases

OLAP cubes

Job description

About Us

At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

About The Role

The Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for complex financial processes which affect numerous positions and roles and will have material financial impact throughout the Company. Significant amounts of time spent will be in the organization and coordination of the budget, forecast and reporting. This position requires a strong analytical, organized business thinker who can resolve complex problems with minimal supervision. Creativity and desire to understand the PR marketplace is important in order to understand the business impacts to the company. This role will/may consult with all levels of management throughout every division and unit in the company, globally. All information received and produced is of a sensitive and confidential nature, so integrity is required.

Preferred Location: New York City, NY or Seattle/Bellevue, WA. While this position may be performed remotely from other U.S. locations, candidates located in the New York City or Seattle/Bellevue areas are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly financial summaries (standard reports, variance analysis, performance recaps) and discuss financial highlights with business partners
• Drive the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting efforts for assigned organizational groups
• Help to educate internal partners on the use and interpretation of financial reports, best practices, useful financial techniques and budgeting tools.
• Lead and prepare analyses that aid in decision making and improving profitability and margins for the company.
• Utilize raw data to perform quantitative analysis in evaluating metric performance, operations results, resource usage and variances
• Review individual and consolidated plans (forecasts) for critical analysis and administrative review with manager
• With direction from the Director of FP&A, create in-depth, specific and flexible value-added reporting for business leads and senior managers.
• Responsible for driving the development of profitability models, contingency planning, process alternatives and variance analysis for assigned organizational groups
• Projects encompass application of business and economic assumptions in analysis areas of personnel usage, payroll and fringe benefits, P&L, trending analysis, and cost reduction strategies
• Consult with internal partners to make informed decisions that meet Company business plans and financial targets set by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, budgeting and forecasting. Heavy emphasis on operational finance and management reporting experience needed. Familiarity with relational databases and cube logic would be very helpful.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate variances, uncover root causes, and recommend practical, data-driven solutions.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize complex data, and develop actionable recommendations for business partners.
• Customer service and relationship-building orientation is a must.
• Ability to multi-task a must – job requires juggling many competing priorities
• Interaction with offices globally requires respect of cultural variances
• Fast paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
• Proven ability to translate financial information to a non-financial oriented audience is critical
• Ability to work independently (self-motivated)

Compensation

The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.

Salary Range: $81,000 USD - $105,000 USD

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
• Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
• Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
• Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
• Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
• Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
• Support with home office equipment
• Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
• Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Equal Opportunity: We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.