Strategic Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Insights

Planet Group (United States); Palo Alto (CA); Sur place; USD 76 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Planet Group is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst 2 to join our finance team in Palo Alto, CA. This role emphasizes complex data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support operational and financial decision-making.

The Financial Analyst 2 will perform budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for assigned units, developing tools and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant experience is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with research grant management and sponsored projects.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills in a regulated environment.

Responsabilités

• Perform complex financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Design and maintain financial reporting templates and analytical tools.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and present high-level recommendations to leadership.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to finance leadership and stakeholders.
• Support internal control programs and compliance reporting.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

GAAP knowledge

Data extraction

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Outils

Oracle

iLab Solutions

Description du poste

The Planet Group is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst 2 to join our finance team in Palo Alto, CA. This role emphasizes complex data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support operational and financial decision-making.

The Financial Analyst 2 will perform budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for assigned units, developing tools and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.