Positions
Senior Financial Analyst - 13470
Woodland Hills, United States
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the annual planning process, monthly forecasting and strategic planning – with a focus on operating expenses and headcount related metrics
- Creat, manage, and maintain monthly/quarterly reports for management which will include financial results and key financial and operational metrics
- Management, reconciliation and updates of headcount related data on a regular basis
- Ensure timely and accurate analysis of actuals vs budgets, forecasts and financial trends on a monthly basis
- Drive forecast accuracy, predictability in results and adherence to high standards of controllership
- Identify areas of financial risk and opportunity
- Proactively identify, design and implement enhancements to existing planning processes and systems
- Become a subject matter expert and report designer in software tools such as and not limited to Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Salesforce, and Tableau
- Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, modeling and special projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and present information: one-on-one, small groups, functional leaders, and senior management in the Finance organization
- Ability to quickly gain proficiency in new/ multiple financial systems
- Ability to perform detailed analysis of variance at the vendor level in GL system
- Strong knowledge of financial planning and forecasting, financial accounting concepts and business process best practices
- Must be comfortable working in a high pace environment, be able to multi-task, and have a hands-on attitude
- Must be able to excel in a flexible, fast-paced work environment and meet deadlines
- 3-4 years of Big4 or publicly traded company experience preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required
- Strong writing and analytical skills; high level attention to detail
- Experience in process improvement and cycle time reduction without compromising quality
- Experience with Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Salesforce, Tableau and other SaaS-based tools a plus
- BA/BS degree in accounting or finance required