Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. We. is a communications company operating at the intersection of technology and humanity to help organizations create meaningful progress. The Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, profitability modeling, and data-driven decision support across global business units.
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
Skills
- 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)
- 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
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
- While this position may be performed remotely from other U.S. locations
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