Senior Financial Planning Analyst

The ideal candidate is an expert in solving complex problems, Excel, building models, and financial reporting. The candidate is an excellent communicator, team player, collaborator, well-organized, creative, empathetic, and proactive. You build trust & strong relationships at all levels. You are confident and can influence without formal authority, pushing back when appropriate. You earn respect and respect the contributions of others.This position will perform deep analysis of business drivers and develop complex financial models to help guide key business decisions. The Sr. FP&A Analyst will maintain the company's budget and forecasting models to ensure that the organization remains on track to achieve its profit objectives. The Sr. FP&A Analyst will work closely across all functional departments, including sales, marketing, operations, and executive management teams.Responsibilities:Develops financial models related to potential growth scenarios with various business factorsResponsible for examining data, using their findings to guide business decisionsAnalyze financial data and develop relevant financial models and cost modelsPerform analysis of key business data and drivers, presenting, finding, and recommendationsProvide insight and recommendations for cost-saving initiativesProvides analysis for forward-looking financial and business initiativesReviews business trends and past results and advises on opportunities to maximize company profitsAnalyzes variances in past or present performance and recommends improvementsResponsible for preparing monthly financials statements and KPIsAd-hoc analysis and reports as neededAssist in the company planning cycle, including the long-range planning process, annual budget, and monthlyquarterly forecasting processesExecution of complex financial modelingResponsible for preparing complex financial analyses and reportsUnderstand and highlight drivers of change within the financial results to facilitate strategic decision-makingClosely manage and monitor all cost drivers and advise on incremental commitments toward budgeted spendingBe a thought leader and partner cross-functionally to drive operational efficiencies and strategic initiativesPartner closely with the broader Finance and Accounting teams, proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes and forecasting accuracy across all areas of FP&ARequirements:BABS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another highly analyticalquantitative disciplineMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, forecasting, andor budgeting in complex business environmentsMust have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the aptitude to communicate with all levels of managementDeep understanding of financial statements: Balance Sheet, Cash Flow (direct and indirect), and P&L and how they are linkedSignificant analytical and financial modeling experience and data mining knowledgeAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and analytical skillsMust have experience working with large data setsExperience with turning data into various charts and graphs visualsMust be quick on your feet and be able to learn new things quickly in a very fast-paced environmentSystems power user with a high skill level in managing financial dataflows and databasesDemonstrated experience assisting in decision-making through influence and cross-functional collaboration across various levels and functionsEffective project management skills; highly organized, independent, and self-motivatedPractical hands-on experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, and evolving business environmentExperience working with NetSuite a plusExperience in Telecom, Consumer Electronics, or High-Tech Industry preferredMUST be able to work from the Los Angeles Office 3-4 daysweek

Created: 2024-11-06