Sr. Financial Analyst

Company: Robert Half
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Ref ID: 00642665Classification: Sr. Financial AnalystCompensation: $86000.00 to $100000.00 yearlyColleen McAuliffe is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for an open position with one of Robert Half Finance & Accounting company partners. The main tasks of this Senior Financial Analyst position will be driving world class strategic and financial planning methods, developing rolling forecast processes to ensure resources are leveraged with maximum effectiveness, and building long-range operating plans to support business initiatives. This position is directly responsible for operationalizing and cultivating data-driven planning processes and improving upon monthly and quarterly reporting. Collaborate with the senior leadership of the company in this career-building Senior Financial Analyst role. The ideal candidate will have prior knowledge of annual planning, quarterly forecasts and monthly outlooks, which will be imperative to the coordination of various planning cycles. In this role, you will also provide strategic analyses and recommendations. You will furnish variance analysis of bookings, revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. This full-time employment opportunity is based in the San Jose, California area.How you will make an impact- Work in close coordination with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans- Join forces with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process- Overview performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities- Supervise weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting - Oversee monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources- Produce monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required- Approve effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support- Work together with senior executives on strategic deep dives by developing financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation and prioritization- Discern and describe internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending- Assemble and watch forecasting reportsJob Requirements:- Budgeting experience preferred- Solid understanding of Ad Hoc Financial Analysis- Experience with budget forecasting- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel- Knowledge of Financial Analytics- Deep understanding of research & development - Proficiency in simplifying complex problems and building solutions - Exquisite presentation skills- 5+ years experience with advanced financial analysis, planning and budget controls required- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, MBA preferred - Extremely efficient with financial reporting toolsRobert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs. When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes' annual ranking of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms. Questions? Call your local office at 1.. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. -- 2020 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( ).

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