Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A

Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A
Location: San Rafael, CA
Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, monthly reporting, and decision support activities for corporate functions. The role will develop scalable analytics and key financial insights to drive strategic business decisions and organizational goals. In this fast-paced role, the individual will serve as a key finance business partner to cost center managers across various corporate functions.

Responsibilities:

• Month-End Close / Variance Analysis: Review actual spend versus forecast or plan to ensure the accuracy of actuals and planning data. Assess how actual performance impacts future expenses and ensure the appropriate controls and approvals are in place.
• Management Reporting: Produce and distribute monthly and quarterly metrics reporting for review with operational and finance partners. Develop next-generation reporting tools, data visualizations, and processes.
• Financial Planning: Work with the business to understand and develop the 5-year strategic plan, annual operating plan, and quarterly forecasts through analysis of resources and spend by activity, program, and sub-function. Review and understand actual operating results compared to pre-determined targets and communicate major drivers, timeline impacts, and potential trade-offs.
• Business Partnership: Develop relationships and become a trusted finance business partner for various corporate functions. Collaborate with department heads to understand business activities, how they translate to the financial plan, and develop recommendations.
• Decision Support: Gain a deep understanding of the functions and major levers for spend. Perform ad-hoc analyses and develop 3-statement financial models to inform investment decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing business process improvements, including process and technology improvements.

Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or an applicable field
• Master's degree or MBA preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Business Analytics, or equivalent experience
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or other analytics/data visualization tools is helpful
• Experience with financial planning applications (Hyperion, Smart View, Oracle, Anaplan, SAP) is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and modeling skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Leadership Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to analyze and present data clearly to drive decisions
• Flexible, quick learner with an ability to adapt to the company's rapid growth
• Results-oriented and highly motivated
• Collaborative and professional business advisor.