job specification

Senior Financial Analyst

Role Summary

The FP&A Finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support FP&A and month-end close activities across the Products FP&A team. This role requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability to deadlines. Reporting to the Manager of Products FP&A, the analyst will be a key contributor across the broader FP&A organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and headcount analysis
• Perform headcount reconciliation and reporting
• Manage department expenses, including PO approval and tracking
• Build and maintain financial models (Excel: intermediate to advanced)
• Populate dashboards and KPI tools for data-driven decision-making
• Monitor KPIs and analyze performance trends and drivers
• Participate in monthly and quarterly close; prepare entries and reconciliations
• Support global forecasting and budgeting for headcount and operational expenses
• Conduct monthly variance analysis to ensure expenses are planned and justified
• Prepare financial reporting for business partners (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc)
• Perform margin analysis and automate manual reports in Excel and Hyperion
• Provide general support for ad hoc projects and reporting requests
• Collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering teams
• Operate independently in a remote-first environment with proactive communication

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred but not required)

• Experience: 4–7+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, P&L modeling, and monthly close
• Strong preference for experience supporting R&D, Engineering, or Product teams
• Experience in multi-national, dynamic business environments
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced Excel modeling and automation
• ERP systems (Oracle required), Hyperion reporting
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint; Excel: intermediate to advanced)
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and prioritization
• Clear communicator with ability to present data simply and effectively
• Team-oriented, self-starter, and comfortable working cross-functionally
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive financial data